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“Core Scientific announced a multimillion-dollar deal with Bitmain, including $23.1 million worth of mining servers and a $53.9 million investment into their shares. The funds aim to boost the North American mining sector, balance Bitmain’s operations, and expand Core’s fleet in preparation for Bitcoin’s next halving. The partnership also demonstrates resilience amidst Core Scientific’s bankruptcy case.”

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.

Avant Arte marketplace and Yuga Labs collaborate to release two limited edition prints bringing 10,000 CryptoPunks into the physical world. Elsewhere, Pfizer-backed decentralized organization VitaDAO, launches biotech company Matrix Bio. Hong Kong explores potential digital currency, e-HKD, while crypto infrastructure MoonPay introduces a new feature called Swaps.

“The future of Bitcoin mining focused on sustainable development and increased efficiency at the World Digital Mining Summit. The new Antminer S21 and S21 Hydro ASIC miners were unveiled, showcasing impressive performance. As Bitcoin mining becomes more challenging, the industry is shifting towards efficiency and renewable energy sources. Despite Bitmain’s complicated history, the S21’s impact depends on its reliability, availability, and pricing.”

The Institute of Risk Management (IRM) study suggests Bitcoin mining could contribute to reducing global carbon emissions by potentially reducing up to 8% of global carbon emissions by 2030, countering traditional narratives about Bitcoin’s negative environmental impact. However, the expanding energy-intensive crypto mining industry also highlights the balance needed between ecological preservation and technological progression.

Oman has launched a $150 million digital asset mining facility, marking a major step in its drive to reduce economic dependence on oil. With 2000 cutting-edge machines, the facility bolsters Oman’s position in digital asset mining and contributes to an overall sector investment of $740 million. As part of this digital transformation, educational programs and business registration directives are also being rolled out.

“Coinmetrics reports highlight a noteworthy enhancement in Bitcoin network’s energy efficiency by about 60% since July 2018, due to the arrival of superior, more efficient machines. Additionally, CoinShares’ research indicates that a substantial 74.1% of Bitcoin mining energy originates from renewable sources.”

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.

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.

CleanSpark recently acquired 12,500 bitcoin mining rigs for $40.5 million, aiming to significantly increase its computing power by 1.76 EH/s. Despite the ongoing market slump, the company’s ambitious target is to achieve a 16 EH/s hashrate by the end of 2023.

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.

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Hive Blockchain announces plans to double its computing power to 6 EH/s through an ATM sale, raising up to $100 million. The company aims to optimize near-term repayment and mines both bitcoin and other crypto tokens. Industry growth and expansion are evident, but execution and timeline could influence the outcome.