Mining


Policy

The NY Mining Moratorium’s Odds Just Got a Lot Worse

The Senate Environmental Conservation Committee won't consider the controversial bill, according to a schedule released Thursday.

Cryptocurrency mining rigs sit on racks. (James MacDonald/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Opinion

The Scarcity Mindset Driving Crypto's Energy Critics

The DeFi Education Fund weighs in on the New York state legislature's attempt to curb proof-of-work mining, and dreams of energy abundant future.

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Policy

Crypto Mining Rig Maker Canaan Added to SEC List of Scrutinized Chinese Companies

Canaan has until May 25 to dispute its inclusion, which could eventually force its delisting from the Nasdaq.

Beijing's Forbidden City. (Ling Tang/Unsplash)

Finance

Marathon Digital May Start to Sell Some of Its Bitcoin

The miner said any sale wouldn't be imminent, but that it might need about a half-billion dollars in investments to reach its growth objectives this year.

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Policy

Crypto Mining Moratorium Faces Stiff Headwinds in Albany

The New York State Assembly voted to pass the bill last week, but a fresh wave of opposition from industry and lawmakers alike could make the Senate battle much more difficult.

New York's state Capitol building in Albany (Getty Images/Larry Lee Photography)

Videos

Marathon Digital ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Early 2023 Hashrate Guidance

Publicly traded crypto mining firm Marathon Digital (MARA) has released its Q1 earnings report, stating that the company is “cautiously optimistic” about meeting early 2023 hashrate guidance despite delays. “The Hash” group discusses the firm’s dip in bitcoin production and efforts made to tackle environmental concerns. 

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Policy

Kazakhstan Orders Crypto Miners to Register With Authorities

The Central Asian country is trying to clean up its mining industry in the face of energy shortages.

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Finance

Marathon Digital ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Meeting Early-2023 Hashrate Guidance as Delays Continue

The firm mined 299 bitcoins in April, a near 31% dip from the previous month, citing weather and maintenance issues.

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Videos

Touzi Capital CEO on BTC Mining, DeFi Yields, Environmental Concerns

Touzi Capital Founder & CEO Eng Taing discusses retail bitcoin mining, sharing insights into his company’s work with Compass Mining. Taing explains the energy efficiency of new mining technology, his investment strategy in decentralized finance (DeFi) and the crypto mining landscape in other countries like Venezuela. Plus, a conversation on the environmental concerns of proof-of-work mining. 

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