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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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Rapper French Montana Is All in on Ordinals
Charlie, Matt and Will jump back into our news roundup to go through this week’s Bitcoin mining hits, including mining profitability, rapper French Montana minting a music Ord...
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Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Is 'Differentiated' From Peers, Shares Are Cheap: Benchmark
The miner's stock appears undervalued given the wide gap between the company’s valuation and its growth prospects, the report said.
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Sweden’s Central Bank Chief Wants 'as Little Bitcoin as Possible' in Country's Financial System: Bloomberg
“It’s an instrument that is impossible to value, and in practice it’s based on pure speculation," Riksbank Governor Erik Thedeen said.
Facade of the Swedish central bank facing Brunkebergstorg, Stockholm

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From Bitcoin Mining to AI Infrastructure With John Belizaire
Soluna Digital Holding’s CEO John Belizaire joins "The Mining Pod" to discuss the public company’s perspective on Bitcoin mining going into the Bitcoin halving.
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Marathon Digital’s Slipstream and Layer 2 Ambitions
Marathon Digital’s tech team joins to discuss its Inscription minting service Slipstream and Layer 2 project, Anduro.
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Bitcoin Miners Show Muscle Pushing Back Against Warrantless 'Emergency' Order
In another example of crypto using the courts to fight back against unwarranted regulatory interference, blockchain advocates stopped a U.S. statistics agency from issuing an...
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Bitcoin Soared to an All-Time High. So Why Aren't Miners Blasting Off, Too?
One explanation: Investors are pouring money into spot ETFs while avoiding miners due to risks related to the Bitcoin halving.
16:9CROP Miners (Library of Congress)

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ZK ASIC Miners With Michael Gao and Nazar Khan
We recorded at ETHDenver on the next generation of crypto mining ASICs: Zero-Knowledge (ZK) miners.
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Elizabeth Warren Is Targeting Bitcoin Miners
Brian Morgenstern of Riot Platforms and Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council join the show to discuss the EIA’s government overreach targeting Bitcoin miners.
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Bitcoin Could Slide to $42K After Halving Hype Subsides, JPMorgan Says
The bitcoin production cost has historically acted as a lower boundary to the cryptocurrency’s price, the report said.
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