News with the tag "MINING"

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency mining industry, Riot Platforms has unveiled a non-binding term sheet to acquire key assets from digital asset technology firm Rhodium. This strategic move, as reported by PR Newswire, signals a major expansion for Riot’s data center operations and...

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified its stance on proof-of-work (PoW) mining, ruling that Bitcoin (BTC) mining activities do not fall under the definition of securities trading as per US law. This long-awaited statement provides essential clarity for crypto miners and the b...

In a move signaling increased regulatory clarity for the digital asset space, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially released guidance pertaining to Proof-of-Work (PoW) mining. For anyone involved or interested in the cryptocurrency realm, particularly in the mechanics of h...

Proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining does not trigger federal securities laws, according to a Thursday staff statement from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) which told mining operators they do not need to register their transactions with the regulator. The statement, published by the...

Bitcoin mining pools Foundry, Antpool, and Viabtc collectively command over 65% of the network’s global hashrate, amplifying their dominance through scale, competitive fee models, and tailored incentives for participants. What Are Mining Pools? Collaborative mining pools aggregate computational reso...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Trump administration stated Monday that proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining activities do not constitute securities transactions, offering regulatory clarity for a sector long navigating legal gray areas. Trump-Era SEC Exempts Crypto Mining A...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporate Finance has released new guidance on Proof-of-Work mining, clarifying how federal securities laws apply to crypto mining activities. The statement outlines the SEC’s stance on “protocol mining” and concludes that PoW mining activiti...

Bitcoin miners are facing renewed financial pressure as declining transaction fees and a hashprice drop push operational costs higher, according to TheMinerMag’s February 2025 report​. Bitcoin’s hashrate climbed 3.8% in February to 810 EH/s, showing a slowdown in mining competition growth. However, ...

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency mining, efficiency and power are paramount. For those deeply invested in the Bitcoin network and the pursuit of digital gold, the tools of the trade are constantly being refined and upgraded. Enter Bitdeer, a prominent player in the Bitcoin cloud mining s...

Bitfarms has completed buying Stronghold Digital Mining (SDIG). This makes Bitfarms the biggest Bitcoin miner in the PJM market and gives it a much bigger presence in the US, ” the world crypto capital.” The acquisition , with a transaction value of more than $110 million, will become the largest me...