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WIRED
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Miners Brace for the 'Halving'-and Race to Cash In

Bitcoin mining reward halving occurs roughly every four years, impacting mining companies financially. [ more ]
Independent
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

What is the bitcoin halving event and will it affect the price of the cryptocurrency?

Halving decreases mining rate to ensure limited supply of Bitcoin. [ more ]
ReadWrite
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Miners stockpile Bitcoin ahead of upcoming halving event

Cryptocurrency miners are hoarding Bitcoin as they anticipate a drop in mining rewards and seek to capitalize on potential future value increases. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin is about to hit an event called the halving and it may spark a huge rally

The halving event in Bitcoin will reduce the supply of new bitcoins, potentially leading to increased value due to scarcity. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
Cryptocurrency

What is bitcoin halving, when will it happen and why can it cause the currency's price to skyrocket?

Bitcoin's halving event reduces miner rewards, stimulating demand and price increases, supported by the scarcity model of the cryptocurrency. [ more ]
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Coindesk
5 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Early Bitcoin Miner Apparently Sent 1,000 'Satoshi Era' BTC to Trading Desks This Week

Over 1,000 bitcoins from the early days of mining were recently moved, a rare occurrence for bitcoin from the "Satoshi era"
The bitcoin was likely sold and sent to an OTC or custodian service [ more ]
The Verge
5 months ago
Cryptocurrency

It's not just electricity - Bitcoin mines burn through a lot of water, too

Bitcoin mines are not only energy-hungry but also consume a significant amount of water.
The water consumption of a single Bitcoin transaction could fill a small backyard pool.
Bitcoin mining has the potential to stress water resources in drought-prone areas. [ more ]
Coindesk
5 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Antminer, Foundry Battle in Hashrate War as Bitcoin ETF Nears

Antpool and Foundry dominate Bitcoin mining.
Competition between China and the U.S. in Bitcoin mining is expected to intensify as the reward halving approaches. [ more ]
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Coindesk
3 days ago
Business

Galaxy Digital Has Strong Momentum Across All Business Lines: Canaccord

Galaxy's net income rose 40% to $422 million. [ more ]
Kotaku
2 months ago
Video games

New Steam Hit Mixes Vampire Survivors With Mining And Guns

DRGS is a popular game with a unique blend of auto-shooter gameplay, mining, and space-dwarves.
Mining in DRGS offers strategic advantages beyond resource gathering. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

I don't want you to watch me die': the last words my father said before sending me away

Mining in Northwest Queensland
Reflections on fatherhood and mortality [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Southeast Side residents push back on proposal to allow mining in Chicago to make way for underground complex

Proposed ordinance in Chicago sparks controversy as it would allow mining on the heavily polluted Southeast Side.
Opponents express concerns about the Invert project, which would create a two-story underground commercial complex with 6 million square feet of leasable space. [ more ]
WSJ
5 months ago
World news

Uranium Is Finally Running Hot, and Miners Can't Keep Up

Supply setbacks have led to a surge in uranium prices.
Cameco may need to buy more uranium to meet customer obligations. [ more ]
www.thelocal.se
5 months ago
Europe politics

The 20 events that formed Sweden's political landscape in 2023

Sweden's EU presidency launch included a trip to Arctic Sweden with Brussels journalists, where a major mining announcement was made.
Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's key advisor resigned over illegal eel fishing, leaving a gap in the government. [ more ]
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