Bitcoin price recently plummeted to under $4,000, bouncing off what may believe is the absolute “floor” for the first-ever cryptocurrency.However, according to data from a top crypto industry analyst, the price floor of Bitcoin could jump to as much as $7,000 to $8,000 immediately after the halving takes place this coming May. But what exactly…
Bitcoin mining energy consumption has been one of the most addressed issues in the crypto space. Concerns over its energy consumption and environmental impact had been reasons cited during the China crackdown that saw miners exit out of the region en masse. The once bitcoin mining capital of the world had seen its hashrate crumble…
The New York Times’ campaign against bitcoin rages on. Even though this time they had the perfect opportunity to write a balanced article, they didn’t. The author reports one positive bitcoin mining story after another, while keeping a snooty attitude and suggesting it’s all a PR move. The title summarizes the New York Times’ stance,…
Binance Pool has become the 11th largest Bitcoin mining pool in the world, according to data from BTC.com. The exchange’s CEO Changpeng Zhao shared the news earlier today, using older data that showed Binance Pool ranked 8th with 4.23% of the total hashrate. Binance Pool Sees Slow and Steady Growth in HashrateBinance, one of the largest…
Bitcoin price has made a strong recovery over the last week or so, nearly doubling in value from the lows it set during the extreme, panic-induced selloff earlier this month.And as price has made a recovery, Bitcoin miners have begun returning to the market, turning back on their rigs, as can be seen by an…
The winds of change are blowing through the Bitcoin landscape. On March 14th, 2024, the network witnessed a monumental shift – mining difficulty skyrocketed to a record-breaking 84 trillion hashes. This unprecedented challenge coincides with another significant event on the horizon: the Bitcoin halving slated for April. According to BTC.com, the rate has risen by…
Since the Ethereum Constantinople’s activation date was confirmed, a mass of leading crypto researchers, analysts, and commentators have claimed that the pertinent blockchain upgrade is a net positive for this industry. However, a deep-dive, research-backed exposé from an industry insider has gone against popular belief, claiming that Constantinople “couldn’t come at a worse time.” Constantinople…
Last week, Crypto Twitter erupted with reports that “miners capitulated.” Indeed, the Bitcoin Hash Ribbons — an indicator tracking the health of the network’s hash rate — saw a bearish crossover, with the short-term moving average crossing below a long-term one, signaling that miners have stopped expanding their farms. Related Reading: For First Time Ever,…
Abkhazia, a self-proclaimed republic on the Black Sea, has intensified its crackdown on cryptocurrency mining, targeting both large and small operations. The government has shut down numerous large-scale mining farms in response to severe electricity shortages that have fueled ongoing societal and political challenges. Despite these efforts, the region continues to grapple with power scarcity…
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that's not just a metaphor, it's a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits…