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Bitmain Stops Sales of Mining Machines in Bid to Buoy Prices Facing China's Crackdown

Delaying further sales could be seen as a way for Bitmain to shield both itself and its clients from falling prices of mining rigs.

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Is BTC Rangebound, a Buying Opportunity, or Is Another Price Drop Expected?

Marc Lopresti of The Strategic Funds shares his bitcoin analysis and outlook, exploring whether the recent price drop indicates a buying opportunity or further price dip. He says the potential factors driving institutional interest in the crypto markets is a combination of regulation and ESG efforts. Plus, comments on fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) and the impact of China's crypto crackdown.

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ASIC Maker Canaan Diversifies Into Bitcoin Mining in Kazakhstan

Canaan has begun deploying its latest Avalon Miner units. The firm will also be attempting to expand its business scope and customer base.

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Is Bitcoin Due for a Lower Fall?

Bitcoin rebounded after it slipped below $30K Tuesday morning, but is it due for a lower fall? Secure Digital Markets’ Mostafa Al-Mashita weighs in, exploring the possible impact of China’s continued crypto crackdown. Plus, his outlook on institutional activity as MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares were hit hard amid bitcoin’s price drop.

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Impact of China’s Crypto Crackdown

Ben Gagnon, Chief Mining Officer of Canadian bitcoin miner BitFarms, on what to make of China’s crackdown on mining operations. Plus, his outlook for the mining community in China and across the globe.

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Bitcoin Price Drops Below $30K for First Time Since January

Bitcoin is edging back up from a low below $30K, a key psychological threshold not met since January. “The Hash” team explores the potential factors driving BTC’s price drop, particularly concerns around China’s crypto mining crackdowns and its central bank ordering banks to stop facilitating crypto transactions in the country.

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Stronghold Digital Mining Raises $105M to Turn Waste Coal Into Bitcoin

Digital asset mining firm Stronghold Digital Mining has raised $105 million to turn waste coal to bitcoin. This comes on the heels of rising concerns about bitcoin’s carbon footprint that have signaled pivots to more environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-friendly mining.

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Stronghold Digital Mining Raises $105M to Turn Waste Coal Into Bitcoin

The mining firm has a power plant in remote Kennerdell, Pa., using an alternative energy source grouped with hydropower in environmental impact.

Stronghold's power plant in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides to Two-Week Low, Ether to Below $2K as China Reiterates Crypto Ban

CME's bitcoin futures goes into "backwardation" and BTC inflows to exchanges rise as China "FUD" continues.

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