Bitcoin Hashrate May Finally Slow as Miners Face Scorching Summer Heatwaves
Hashrate for the Bitcoin network typically flattens or declines during North American summer time, industry experts say.
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Jun 18, 2024 at 4:03 p.m. UTC
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ERCOT CEO: Texas' Power Grid Needs Larger Increase Than Expected to Handle AI, Bitcoin Mining
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas' CEO said in Senate testimony that the state's grid capacity will need to double in the next decade to handle demand, while the Lieut...
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Jun 13, 2024 at 9:59 a.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Mining and the Politicization of a Once Reputable Federal Agency
The Department of Energy's statistics wing is feigning an "emergency" to attack legitimate U.S. businesses and score political points, Texas Blockchain Council President Lee B...
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Feb 8, 2024 at 6:24 p.m. UTC
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Abra to Open Withdrawals After Settling with Texas Regulators
More than 12,000 investors could be able to withdraw roughly $13 million worth of crypto, according to a new settlement between Abra and state regulators.
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Jan 23, 2024 at 3:33 a.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Mining Has a Superpower
The blockchain's energy needs are flexible, location agnostic and responsive to grid changes, Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher writes.
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Jul 25, 2023 at 8:17 p.m. UTC
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Why Bitcoin Miners Have Flocked to Texas
Crypto miners have flocked to the state of Texas since China banned mining in 2021, encouraged by cheap energy, grid incentives and an alignment of values. "The Hash" panel di...
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Jul 25, 2023 at 5:44 p.m. UTC
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Crypto Lender Abra Has Been Insolvent for Months, State Regulators Say
In an emergency cease-and-desist order, the Texas State Securities Board alleged that Abra has been insolvent since at least March 31, 2023. "The Hash" panel discusses the sta...
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Jun 16, 2023 at 5:08 p.m. UTC
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Marathon Digital CEO Addresses Newly-Passed Mining Bills in Texas
In the past few weeks, two crypto mining bills, SB 1929 and HB 591, are awaiting Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature. The legislation shows support for miners. Marathon Digital...
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Jun 2, 2023 at 3:20 p.m. UTC
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Marathon Digital CEO Weighs in on Texas Bitcoin Mining Legislation
Texas legislators are throwing their weight behind bitcoin mining with two bills passed in the latest legislative session that are signaling support for the industry, and one...
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Jun 2, 2023 at 3:06 p.m. UTC
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Cathedra Bitcoin to Deploy Crypto Miners at 360 Mining's Texas Site
Cathedra will pay $55 per megawatt hour of power plus 10% of gross bitcoin mined at the location.
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Jun 2, 2023 at 12:04 p.m. UTC
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