Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin mining is the process by which new bitcoins are created and transactions are verified and added to the blockchain network. It involves powerful computers solving complex mathematical problems to secure the Bitcoin network and maintain its decentralized nature. Individuals, companies, and even specialized mining pools participate in this process, known as miners. These miners play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and security of the Bitcoin network. As the number of bitcoins in circulation is limited, mining also serves as a means of distributing new bitcoins. Miners are rewarded with newly minted bitcoins for their computational efforts and the energy they contribute to the network. Bitcoin mining has evolved over time, with the advent of more efficient hardware and the rise of mining farms. These farms, often operated by companies, leverage economies of scale to maximize their mining capabilities. Additionally, mining protocols and algorithms have been developed to adapt to the increasing computational power and maintain the network's stability. Crypto exchanges facilitate the trading of bitcoins, allowing miners to convert their earned bitcoins into traditional currencies or other cryptocurrencies. This dynamic ecosystem of people, companies, protocols, and blockchain networks collectively contribute to the functioning and growth of Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market.

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Debt-Fueled AI Pivot Puts Bitcoin Miners to the Test

Record debt and convertible note issuances signal a strategic shift as miners chase growth beyond bitcoin, but execution risk and revenue generation now take center stage.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 21, 2025

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Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer's AI Pivot Earns Price Target Hike at Benchmark

The company's move to bring data center development in-house strengthens its AI and mining strategy, and accelerates monetization, said analyst Mark Palmer

By Will Canny, AI BoostOct 20, 2025

Bitcoin mining machines (Shutterstock, modified by CoinDesk)

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CleanSpark Joins AI Rush in Expansion Beyond Bitcoin Mining

The company hired industry veteran Jeffrey Thomas to lead new AI data center division.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostOct 20, 2025

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Bitcoin Mining Profitability Declined More Than 7% in September: Jefferies

Bitcoin mining margins tightened in September as a rising network hashrate and a slide in BTC prices dragged profitability lower

By Will CannyOct 20, 2025

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Bitcoin Network Hashrate Took Breather in First Two Weeks of October: JPMorgan

The total market cap of the 14 U.S.-listed bitcoin miners that the bank covers rose 41% from the end of last month to a record $79 billion.

By Will CannyOct 16, 2025

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Bitcoin Miner Stocks Continue Surge, With BlackRock, Nvidia, Microsoft Joining in $40B AI Data Center Bet

The acquisition marks the first move by the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Partnership, which plans to deploy up to $100 billion.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostOct 15, 2025

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Bitcoin Miners Lead Crypto Stock Bounce as OpenAI-Broadcom Deal Fuels AI Trade

Bitfarms, Cipher Mining and Bitdeer posted double-digit gains on Monday as miners keep benefitting from artificial intelligence's surging demand for computing power.

By Krisztian SandorOct 13, 2025

Data center servers (Taylor Vick/Unsplash)

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Bitcoin Miners Emerge as Key AI Infrastructure Partners Amid Power Crunch: Bernstein

Miners’ secured grid capacity and high-density sites offer hyperscalers a faster, cheaper path to expand AI data centers as interconnection delays mount.

By Will Canny, AI BoostOct 10, 2025

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