The world of Bitcoin, built on the principles of decentralization and open-source innovation, now faces a significant threat: patent trolls. NPEs buy patents with the intent to sue. They have no plans to create or even develop real technology; rather, their business model lies in enforcing these patents against developers...
The Bitcoin mining landscape is already rife with volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and the conversation around energy use. Now, a new threat looms: patent trolls. Our Tower of Nerds Malikie Innovations’ lawsuits against Core Scientific and Marathon Digital are a wake-up call. This problem isn’t just limited to these two companies....
Even major Chinese manufacturers are starting to relocate production to the United States. This unexpected development is changing the calculus of Bitcoin mining. Currently, Bitmain, Canaan, and MicroBT produce more than 90% of the mining hardware supplied to the Bitcoin ecosystem. These same companies are now establishing battery manufacturing plants...
The Bitcoin narrative is shifting. With mining operations rapidly increasing under the new administration here in the U.S. This trend is a huge win for our energy independence and digital asset sovereignty. Scratch beneath the surface, and a chilling reality emerges: Are we truly independent, or are we simply shifting...
The Bitcoin mining environment is still undergoing a unique and vibrant transition. One thing is for certain, Chinese hardware manufacturers are quickly making their mark in the United States. This migration is due in part to the violent conditions. Assurances against trade tension and national security concerns and the strategic...
Is France about to pull off the impossible: turn a global environmental villain into a local sustainability hero? Amendment No. 547 seeks to include the activity of Bitcoin mining into national energy strategy of France. It’ll be a stroke of genius, or a calamity in the making. And honestly, it...
Meanwhile in France, legislators are looking to Bitcoin mining as a solution to the country’s longstanding issue of producing too much electricity. The country, which relies on nuclear plants for over 70% of its electricity, faces a unique challenge: it often produces more power than it can sell, leading to...
France is exploring a novel solution to the problem of wasted renewable energy: Bitcoin mining. The country is currently facing over €80 million in losses from excess renewable energy. To reverse this liability into a long-term upside potential, it is now thinking about Bitcoin mining to use up the wasted...
Btc smash 4 2 bitcoin miners are looking at worst day of year as transaction fees fall to three-year low. This recent decline along with the recent halving event is causing severe strain on their profitability. KnowingCoin.com, where crypto grit meets guardian wisdom, know that education and a willingness to...
In short, Bitcoin miners are under acute financial stress. In June, transaction fees fell to a three-year low, accounting for under 1% of total block rewards. This overall downward trend as well as the recent halving event are all taking a toll on miner profitability. After dipping below $75,000 in...
