One of the side effects of the energy-intensive process of bitcoin mining is the excess heat that is created by the involved hardware devices. Miners have to prove that they’ve expended energy on ...

Everyone knows that computers get hot when they’re working hard — cooling data centers requires almost as much energy as powering them. But what if you could turn that excess heat into something ...

Shares of American Bitcoin, a bitcoin mining and treasury company backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., jumped on Monday after recent stock purchases by insiders. The shares rallied as much as 18 ...

The crypto mining process ensures a secure way to create and release new digital coins, which are later transacted on various networks, such as Bitcoin. The process involves complex hardware and ...

Cipher Mining is upgraded to Buy, reflecting resilience to Bitcoin volatility and strong AI pivot momentum. CIFR's all-in electricity cost per coin is $34,200, providing a substantial margin even if ...

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 ...

A 4-year-long dispute between residents of rural Hood County and a nearby Bitcoin mining operation has exposed the social costs of Texas’ crypto boom. Homeowners turned against one of the state’s ...

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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 owner of a former bitcoin mining company in Philadelphia allegedly stole more than $48.5 million from investors in a scheme that promised "passive income" for supporters of the firm's ...

The winners in 2025 will be those who find the perfect balance in the “Miner’s Triangle”: Ultra-cheap electricity + Political security + Efficient cooling. The geopolitical map of mining has changed.