Crypto-Mining
New York's Governor Signs 2-Year Ban on New Proof-of-Work Mining
New York's Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law Tuesday a two-year moratorium on new permits for proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in crypto regulation and what this means for the mining community.
EU Countries Must Be Ready to Block Crypto Mining: Commission
The European Commission said Tuesday that members of the EU should be ready to block crypto mining, while the region prepares for an uncertain winter. "The Hash" panel discusses what this could mean for the global mining community.
White House Report Calls for Crypto Mining Standard to Reduce Energy Usage
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy called for the U.S. to conduct further research on the energy impact of crypto mining in order to set standards for the industry. CoinDesk’s Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the report and what this means for the upcoming Ethereum Merge.
White House Calls for Crypto Mining Standards; ECB Hikes Interest Rate 75 Basis Points
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy called for further research on the energy impact of crypto mining to set standards for the industry. The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates by 0.75 percentage points Thursday, the biggest single hike since it began setting monetary policy in 1999. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler speaks to CoinDesk on the state of crypto regulation.
Stronghold Digital CEO on Debt Restructuring, Bitcoin Mining Outlook
Stronghold Digital Mining is restructuring its financing agreements to eliminate more than half its total debt and associated interest and principal payments. Co-Chairman and CEO Greg Beard shares his insights into the restructuring moves and the state of the crypto mining business. Plus, his take on the "misunderstanding" surrounding bitcoin mining and renewable energy.
Bitcoin Outlook Ahead of Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole Meeting
CoinDesk's Markets Managing Editor Brad Keoun discusses the outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the Federal Reserve's Jackson Hole meeting is around the corner. Plus, CoinDesk's Tech Managing Editor Christie Harkin shares her insights into the state of crypto mining in a market downturn.
How Power Grids Work for Bitcoin Miners in Texas
Gregg Dixon, co-founder, and CEO of energy software platform Voltus discusses the state of crypto mining and how it is impacting power grids in Texas, breaking down the data on the energy consumption of a bitcoin miner.
Chandler Guo on Supporting Ethereum Fork 'Again'
Prominent Ethereum miner Chandler Guo recently tweeted "I fork Ethereum once, I will fork it again!" Guo joins "First Mover" to discuss why he supports ETHW, the proposed native token of ETHPoW, a possible new chain backed by proof-of-work (PoW) miners as the original chain transitions to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism in an event known as the "Merge." How long would Guo keep ETHW? Plus, his outlook for crypto and mining in China.
CleanSpark Exec on Mining Outlook, Expanding During Bear Market
CleanSpark Executive Chairman S. Matt Schultz shares insights into the state of crypto mining and why his mining firm has bought over 1,000 rigs despite the market rout. Plus, why miners are exiting their BTC positions and his take on the fallout from the crypto industry's credit crisis.
Celsius’ Mining Unit Files for Bankruptcy
Celsius Network’s mining unit, which said in March it planned to go public, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection along with its parent company. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Companies Aoyon Ashraf discusses the developing story and potential impact on the mining industry at large.
