Eric Trump Says He Got Into Crypto Amid Political Attack, Calls Bitcoin ‘Digital Gold’
He became interested in cryptocurrency when politics connected the Trump family with the crypto community.
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How Bitcoin Miners Are Adjusting to the Threat of Tariffs: Blockspace
Before April 9, miners were paying upwards of $3M for chartered flights as they try to outrun the impact of Trump’s import levies. Some miners are comparing the tariffs to China’s 2021 mining ban.
Utah Judge Rules SEC’s Case Against Alleged Crypto Mining Scam Green United Can Proceed to Trial
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Green United can proceed to trial, a Utah judge ruled Monday.
Bitcoin Price and Hashrate Divergence May Set the Scene for a Potential Rally, Historical Data Shows
September’s counter-seasonal price trend has already started to show signs of this divergence trend helping BTC.
Mining New Bitcoin Is More Difficult Than Ever. Here’s How it Could Impact BTC Prices
The next difficulty adjustment is expected to decrease mining difficulty, potentially relieving some pressure on miners. But market sentiment and broader financial conditions could influence bitcoin’s price, with possible selling pressure if the overall market weakens.
The Coming Financialization of Hashrate Markets
Bitcoin hashrate, the computational power securing the Bitcoin network, is emerging as a unique commodity with intriguing investment potential, say Sadiq Jaffer, Senior Manager, Financial Services, KPMG UK, and Kunal Bhasin, partner for Digital Assets Center of Excellence, KPMG Canada.
Russia Legalizes Crypto Mining and Brings an Experimental Regime
Russia’s lower house of the Federal Assembly, known as the State Duma, has passed two crypto-related laws on Tuesday, a Russia based policy expert told CoinDesk and Ria Novosti, Russia’s state-owned domestic news agency reported.
Bitcoin Mining Is So Back (Except It’s AI Now)
Hurting for revenue and profit, bitcoin miners are looking to activities outside mining bitcoin, such as hosting AI computers, to make up the difference. It’s paying off, at least in their stock prices.
As DOE Preps for Take Two of Controversial Crypto Mining Survey, Industry Weighs in
After the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) first attempt to survey crypto mining companies about their energy usage was kneecapped by a lawsuit, the department is getting ready to try again – but this time, it’s seeking input from crypto industry participants.
As Bitcoin Bellyflops to $54K Only Five Mining Rigs Remain Profitable, Says F2Pool
Miners need to continually sell bitcoin rewards to keep operations afloat, and they are stressed during a market downturn.