The digital gold rush is not over, but the times they are a changin’. Wild West, schmil dgest. Welcome to the regulation age. If you’re already in the Bitcoin mining space, read carefully. If you dream of breaking into this business, stay hopeful but read between the lines. That regulatory...
Bitcoin mining’s tremendous energy appetite and carbon footprint is under growing scrutiny from regulators and environmental advocates across the globe. The industry now uses more electricity than 46 U.S. states, at least 150 TWh per year and counting. Most of the increase in carbon emissions has been caused by an...
On May 29, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released official guidance. This guidance would go on to make clear the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency staking. This decision settles years of uncertainty for investors, developers, and staking service providers, confirming that certain types of staking tied directly to blockchain...
The future of the U.S. Bitcoin mining industry might be on the verge of a major shakeup. Tariffs recently imposed by the Trump administration are scheduled to increase costs for vital equipment even further. These tariffs specifically target ASIC miners, electrical and cooling gear, and network infrastructure. They’d do substantial...
Bitcoin's doing the tango with the elephants! Specifically, yes, the White House – that White House – is now touting Bitcoin all over the place. Nobody anticipated this, and certainly not me. Before we all get too celebratory and start opening up the digital champagne, let’s discuss the possible dangerous...
Norway, known for both its stunning natural beauty and forward-looking energy policies, is leading the charge. If it passes, as expected, it will make the country the first in Europe to impose targeted restrictions on crypto mining via data center regulation. This fall, the UK government intends to introduce a...
Norway's decision to temporarily ban new crypto mining facilities isn't just about saving electricity. It's a flashing neon sign screaming risk to crypto investors everywhere. While the headlines tout environmental benefits and grid stability, the real story is the potential financial fallout for those who've bought into the crypto mining...
Let's be real, the crypto world feels like a never-ending party, doesn't it? The music's pumping, new faces are showing up every day, and everyone's talking about the next big thing. You know there’s always that one chaperone. You know the one I mean—the planner stuck in the corner with...
The promise of passive income can be hard to resist, particularly in the crypto space. Staking, where you commit your crypto to support the operations of a blockchain and, in return, receive rewards, is one such example. The idea of a Staking ETF? All at once, this valuable but complicated...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally beginning to relent on crypto staking ETFs. This move might provide a pathway for U.S. investors to begin realizing returns on their crypto assets. Recent actions by the SEC suggest a more accommodating approach, paving the way for innovative investment products in...
