Luke Dashjr exits mining pool Ocean after split over Bitcoin mining’s future
The split was mutual, with both parties citing differing views on the future of Bitcoin mining and recent protocol developments. Source:CoinDesk
Why the world’s second-largest Bitcoin mining power is shutting down rigs in its capital city
The Energy Ministry enacted the yearround restriction to mitigate power capacity shortages, as energyintensive mining facilities continue to strain regional…
Luke Dashjr removed as Bitcoin BIP editor after controversial BIP-110 fork stalls
Dashjr said he is taking a sabbatical from his role as chair and chief technology officer of mining pool Ocean. Source:CoinDesk
Keel shuts US Bitcoin mining operations as Q2 revenue falls 50%
Keel completed the shutdown of its US Bitcoin mining operations as it pivots toward AI and highperformance computing infrastructure Source:Cointelegraph
Bitdeer increased Bitcoin mining output by nearly fivefold in Q2
Bitdeer mined 2,694 BTC in Q2, but ended the quarter holding just 150 BTC after liquidating its treasury earlier this year. Source:Cointelegraph
This bitcoin miner rejected BIP-110 despite mining through a pool that supported it
Ocean, a bitcoin mining pool, had been backing BIP110 by default. Simple Mining, a company that runs mining machines through Ocean, used software from the pool…
Controversial Bitcoin fork BIP-110 mines two blocks, then stops
The breakaway chain inherited bitcoin’s mining difficulty with only a tiny share of hashpower, leaving blocks hours apart while both chains still accept the…
Bitcoin miners’ AI pivot loses Wall Street’s wow factor
New analysis finds AI infrastructure contracts are becoming larger and more profitable, but investors now demand stronger execution before rewarding bitcoin…
Bitcoin mining difficulty shrinks 14% from this year's high as plunging revenues force operators to pivot
Difficulty falls as weak mining economics reduce capacity, while forward markets signal little relief through yearend. Source:CoinDesk
Core Scientific lands AMD AI deal as bitcoin mining operation winds down
The agreement accelerates Core Scientific’s pivot from bitcoin mining toward AI data centers, following the termination of its ASIC agreement with Block.…
Bitcoin mining pool Poolin files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Bitcoin miner Poolin filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and initiated a $52 million sale of its two West Texas mining sites as part of its future creditor…
Bernstein says Bitcoin mining deals necessary for AI power crunch
Bernstein analysts remain bullish on the Bitcoin mining sector, as deals with thirdparty providers will be necessary to address the computing power limits of…