In June, WSJ’s Joanna Stern headed inside a data center to show just how much energy it takes to make an AI image and video. Photo: David Hall It’s harder than ever to mine bitcoin. And less ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Korok Ray is a PhD economist/professor who researches/teaches Bitcoin. Bitcoin mining looks like a heavy industrial process—rows ...

Bitcoin price shows a contrarian behavior to Bitcoin mining activity as the hashrate sees a sharpest drop since April 2024. Breakeven electricity costs for rigs like the Antminer S19 XP have fallen ...

Bitcoin’s hashrate fell 4% last month, the biggest drop since April 2024. VanEck says hashrate drops usually lead to stronger BTC returns for long-term holders. BTC’s price recently fell 9%, but data ...

Declining bitcoin BTC $92,694.35 mining activity is often interpreted as a sign of network stress, reflecting weaker miner profitability, declining hashrate and concerns over the economic ...

Residents in Hood County, Texas, say Marathon Digital’s Bitcoin mine has produced nonstop noise since 2022, disrupting daily life and triggering health, legal, and property value concerns. Locals ...

Bitcoin has often surged after sustained hashrate drops, a trend that would provide much-needed relief to many struggling Bitcoin miners at current prices. Bitcoin’s hashrate fell 4% over the month to ...

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A solo Bitcoin miner successfully mined an entire Bitcoin block on December 18, after renting hashpower through the NiceHash marketplace, according to blockchain data. Per ETH News, the miner ...

Some Bitcoin mining companies are turning away from cryptocurrency and embracing artificial intelligence. NPR's "The Indicator" podcast explains why. There is a big shift happening in the world of ...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has signaled that certain Bitcoin miner hosting services may fall under federal securities laws. The position emerged in a newly filed enforcement action, ...