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Bitcoin Mining Stocks Climb This Week as BTC Hovers Near 17-Month High
Bitcoin mining stocks soared Thursday as bitcoin (BTC) itself traded around a 17-month high. Shares of U.S.-listed mining companies such as Marathon Digital (MARA), Riot Platforms (RIOT) and CleanSpark (CLSK) rallied during the day amid a wider surge in equities. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap is currently trading around $34,500. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Cleanspark Buys Nearly $145M of Bitcoin Mining Rigs to Double Its Hashrate
Crypto miner CleanSpark (CLSK) said in a press release that the firm has bought 45,000 new Bitmain Antminer S19 XPs for $144.9 million, which will almost double its current computing power, or hashrate, once installed. Plus, insights on the latest article from The New York Times that examines the environmental impact of bitcoin mining.
Binance Reportedly Moved Funds From US Affiliate’s Silvergate Bank Account in 2021; CleanSpark Update
Crypto exchange Binance moved around $400 million in funds from Binance US's Silvergate Bank account to a trading firm called Merit Peak, according to a Reuters report. Plus, CleanSpark took advantage of the distressed state of the crypto mining industry to buy 20,000 new rigs at below-market rates, according to a Thursday press release.
CleanSpark Builds Additional Mining Capacity; Could FTX Be Revived?
Bitcoin miner CleanSpark (CLSK) started the construction of 50 megawatts (MW) of infrastructure, which could increase its computing power by 25% to 34%. Separately, FTX new head John J. Ray III, is exploring the possibility of restarting the bankrupt crypto exchange, according to an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
CleanSpark Exec on ‘Secret’ to Expanding in Bear Market
Bitcoin (BTC) miner CleanSpark (CLSK) has purchased 10,000 new mining rigs for $28 million after credits and discounts, a significant markdown from the manufacturer’s listed price. CleanSpark Chief Financial Officer Gary A. Vecchiarelli discusses his “secret” to expanding during a bear market and the impact of the market downturn on miners.
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.
