CleanSpark’s $9.3M Expansion: Mining Efficiency vs Uncertain Profitability in Bitcoin Industry

Bitcoin mining firm CleanSpark acquires two mining sites in Georgia for $9.3 million, aiming to achieve a 16 exahash per second (EH/s) hash power target by 2023. The acquisition contributes to a 15% increase in computing power, positioning CleanSpark as an energy-efficient miner. However, long-term profitability amidst market challenges remains uncertain.

Significant Improvements in Bitcoin’s Energy Efficiency: Promise or Peril?

Bitcoin’s energy efficiency has improved by about 60% since 2018 due to more efficient mining systems. This gain in efficiency is critical as concerns rise about the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining activities. This progress is matched with a trend towards sustainable energy sources, with 74.1% of Bitcoin’s mining power now coming from renewable energy sources.

Bitmain Mining Rigs Claim 76% of Bitcoin’s Hashrate: Decentralization & Energy Efficiency Debate

Recent research by Coinmetrics reveals that three Bitmain mining rig models hold a 76% share of Bitcoin network computing power, highlighting energy efficiency’s role in modern mining. The report also shows a 60% improvement in the network’s energy efficiency since July 2018, with 33.6 joules per terahash consumed today compared to 89.3 J/TH in 2018.

Crypto Assets as Securities and Evolving Regulations: The Future of EU and Global Markets

A study commissioned by the European Parliament suggests that crypto assets may soon be treated as securities by default, based on the EU’s existing financial regulation framework. This move could lead to a more stringent regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies in the EU. Meanwhile, cross-compatibility of blockchain addresses gains momentum, and Gemini plans to acquire a crypto license in the UAE.

MicroBT Unveils High-Power Mining Rigs: Balancing Efficiency & Sustainability in Crypto Mining

MicroBT recently introduced three high-performance Bitcoin mining rigs at the Bitcoin2023 conference, with a focus on utilizing sustainable energy sources. The company is tweaking the voltage and frequency of their WhatsMiner machines to be compatible with solar power, and working on repurposing waste heat for various applications, showcasing the potential for mining technology to evolve in terms of efficiency and sustainability.

Power Play in Crypto: Bitmain and Anastasia Digital’s Equity Stakes in Core Scientific

“Bitmain and Anastasia Digital potentially plan to acquire equity stakes in Core Scientific, the world’s second-largest publicly listed bitcoin miner, amid its imminent bankruptcy. Core’s funding for acquiring Bitmain Antiminer units comprises of $23 million cash and $54 million in equity, hinting Bitmain’s first interest in a publicly listed miner.”