Mining

As the US-Iran conflict continues for weeks, Bitcoin ($BTC) surged above $70,000 on the prospect of a ceasefire. Bitcoin started the new week with gains, but war-related uncertainty is increasing.…

After the previous difficulty epoch delivered a 7.76% reduction, Bitcoin’s difficulty moved higher by 3.87% at block height 943488. This latest adjustment represents the third increase recorded so far…

Wang Chun, co-founder of the crypto mining pool F2Pool, made statements drawing attention to the discussions surrounding Bitcoin protocol updates. Sharing an assessment via the X platform, Chun argued…

A solo Bitcoin miner secured a roughly $210,000 block reward on Thursday, proving that the so-called “mining lottery” is still paying out even if industrial operators dominate the network. The miner,…

In brief Bitcoin miner MARA cut 15% of its workforce amid the firm's shifting focus to AI. The layoffs, reportedly not due to financial constraints, follow its recent $1.1 billion Bitcoin sale.…

Bitcoin is often celebrated as a decentralized network, with mining power distributed globally to ensure security and neutrality. However, a closer look at mining activity suggests that this…

China has been sparing no effort in dealing with users involved in illegal Bitcoin mining activities. It recently hit two men in the Heilongjiang Province with heavy prison sentences, a few weeks…

In brief Postquant Labs launched Quip Network, a blockchain testnet that allows mining with quantum computers or traditional hardware. The system replaces Bitcoin-style hashing with optimization…

MARA Holdings (MARA) reportedly cut approximately 15% of its workforce and sold over 15,000 Bitcoin ($BTC) for $1.1 billion to retire convertible debt, as the company pivots from Bitcoin mining toward…

US-based Bitcoin mining company Riot Platforms made a significant sale in the first quarter of 2026. The company sold a total of 3,778 Bitcoins, generating approximately $290 million in revenue. The…