‘We’re Compute Cowboys’: Gideon Powell on the Pioneer Spirit Driving Bitcoin Mining
An interview with the CEO of Cholla Inc., an oil & gas exploration company that’s investing in bitcoin mining.
Mining Week 2023
A BlackRock BTC ETF Wouldn’t Be Possible Without Bitcoin Miners
With institutions like BlackRock, Fidelity and Ark Investments all seeking SEC approval for Bitcoin ETFs, it’s time to thank Bitcoin miners for laying the groundwork for industry expansion.
Why Ethereum Ditching Mining Isn’t as Green as Advertised
The economic arguments used to justify Ethereum’s switch to staking were intellectually dishonest, developer Lane Rettig writes. (Jan Huber/Unsplash)
Amid Sanctions, Bitcoin Mining Machines Are ‘Flowing’ Into Russia, as Industry Thrives
Mining rig makers like Bitmain and MicroBT are expanding to Russia as the U.S. market becomes saturated, source said.
Enhancing Profitability of Wind and Solar Through Bitcoin Mining
It’s all about solving “the duck curve” problem on the grid. This op-ed is part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week.
Bitcoin Mining Is an Oligopoly, and Proof-of-Stake Isn’t Any Better
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How Bitcoin Miners Can Stay Clear of SEC Scrutiny (and Fall Foul of It)
Regulators view Bitcoin and other proof-of-work cryptocurrencies as commodities. But mining firms can still trip over securities regulations if they’re not careful. This story is part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week.
Ghost From the Well: Is Crypto Mining With Associated Gas Better for the Environment?
Oil and gas companies are keen to use gas that would normally be flared off to run bitcoin mining operations. But environmentalists claim the practice merely perpetuates the use of fossil fuels.