Mining

Long in China’s Shadow, the US Is Becoming a Bitcoin Mining Power Again
Following a string of investments, miners are increasingly optimistic about prospects for the U.S. market in 2021.

Russian Hospitalized After Bitcoin Mining Farm Sets Apartment on Fire
A poorly managed mining farm in St. Petersburg, Russia, set an apartment on fire and injured the operator, according to a report.

China's Crypto Miners Struggle to Pay Power Bills as Regulators Clamp Down on OTC Desks
Miners in China have reportedly been struggling to pay for electricity after authorities started cracking down on OTC brokers in the country.

Russian Hydropower Giant Opens Bitcoin Mining Farm
En+, one of the world's largest energy producers, is joining forces with crypto firm BitRiver to open new mining farms in Russia.

Ethereum Fees Plummeted 65% in October Following DeFi Volumes Back to Earth
Miners' income from processing transactions on the Ethereum blockchain more than halved in October as the mania for DeFi cooled.

Technician Used Airport's Computers to Mine Ethereum in Italy: Report
A technician at the Lamezia Terme airport in Italy was discovered using the airport's computers to illegally mine ether (ETH).

Desperation Among Filecoin Miners Creating a Big Market for FIL Borrowing
The Filecoin network is facing liquidity problems, forcing some miners to borrow the native token at outrageous rates.

Iran Amends Law to Allow Imports to Be Funded With Cryptocurrency
Strapped for international currencies, Iran is turning to cryptocurrency to allow imports to continue flowing.

A New Company Claims It’s Opening the Biggest Mining Farm in Russia
MineSpot, a company previously unknown in the crypto mining industry, is opening a 160-megawatt mining venue in Siberia.

Filecoin Network Upgrade Goes Live, Miners Claim 25% Block Rewards
The mandatory upgrade is the first post-launch upgrade to the Filecoin network.

