Ethereum miners’ May revenue hits a record $2.39 billion
Total Ethereum miner revenue in May surged 45% to $2.39 billion, the first time surpassing Bitcoin's ecosystem metric.All about cryptocurrency mining, including Bitcoin and other digital currencies. News on mining in China, Russia, Ukraine, and globally. Learn what cryptocurrency mining is and how it works.
Ethereum miners’ May revenue hits a record $2.39 billion
Total Ethereum miner revenue in May surged 45% to $2.39 billion, the first time surpassing Bitcoin's ecosystem metric.
Turkish central bank criticises Bitcoin for its environmental impact
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey presented to Parliament a report detailing its views on cryptocurrencies.
Opinion: A mining ban in China would improve Bitcoin mining’s environmental footprint
Hydropower, geothermal, solar and wind energy already provide a significant share of Bitcoin's hash rate, and a possible mining ban in China would reduce its coal-based component. This view was voiced by Daniel Frumkin of Braiins.
Daymak to release a lightweight electric car with mining option while parked
The Canadian maker of personal lightweight electric vehicles Daymak announced the release of the Spiritus model from 2023. The car will incorporate Daymak Nebula technology, cryptocurrency mining infrastructure, node software, and a wallet.
Overseas customers accounted for 78% of Canaan’s revenue
During January–March 2021, the revenue of the Chinese mining equipment maker Canaan Creative rose 5.9x year-over-year to 402.8 million yuan ($61.5 million). The share of overseas device sales rose from 4.9% to 78.4%, according to the financial report.
Taproot upgrade backed by 98% of miners
Activation of the Taproot upgrade in the network of the first cryptocurrency was backed by 98% of Bitcoin mining pools.
Abkhazia shuts down 23 mining farms.
During raids to identify illegal electricity consumption, the Abkhazian Ministry of Internal Affairs identified and halted the activities of 23 mining farms, the press service said.
How Kazakhstan’s proposed extra charge on mining could deter Chinese miners’ migration
After a sharp tightening of rhetoric toward the crypto industry in China, local miners began seeking other jurisdictions. Kazakhstan emerged as a destination. However, interest from Chinese miners may wane due to a proposed additional electricity charge for miners.
Marathon backs Taproot upgrade on Bitcoin network
US-based Marathon Digital Holdings announced MaraPool's support for the Taproot upgrade on the Bitcoin network.
Argentina’s Bitcoin mining surges on cheap electricity
Argentines have taken advantage of ultra-low electricity prices to mine Bitcoin.We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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