Thai Authorities Bust Illegal Bitcoin Mining Linked to Power Outages
The house, rented by a company for four months, was abandoned by the operators, who fled before the raid. No arrests were made.
Airbnb Host Slapped with ₹1.25 Lakh Electricity Bill After Guests Mine Cryptocurrency
QUICK BITE Airbnb host hit with $1,500 electricity bill after guests mined $100,000 worth of cryptocurrency during three-week stay. Host...
Japanese Investment Firm Metaplanet Secures $6.8M Loan to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
The loan from MMXX Ventures, a Metaplanet shareholder, has a 0.1% annual interest rate and a six-month term starting on Aug. 8. The company stated that the loan will be repaid in a lump sum.
Riot Posts $84 Million Quarterly Loss Amid Increasing Bitcoin Mining Difficulty
Bitcoin mining difficulty rose by 10.5%, from 82.05 trillion to 90.67 trillion, marking a 10% increase in the effort needed to mine a block compared to the previous 2,016 blocks or two weeks.
Portal to Bitcoin Expands Ecosystem with Bitlayer, Sovryn, and Tari Partnerships
Portal to Bitcoin provides a decentralized way to access Bitcoin liquidity. It combines the Lightning Network and atomic swaps to ensure security and eliminate the need for centralized intermediaries or custodians.
SEC Greenlights Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust for NYSE Arca Listing
SEC specifically authorized the 19b-4 form for the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust. This trust, identified by the ticker “BTC,” is intended as a derivative of GBTC, with new shares of the mini trust to be distributed to GBTC shareholders.
Donald Trump Picks Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as His VP Running Mate
QUICK BITE The potential return of Donald Trump to the White House in 2025, with pro-crypto policies, could significantly accelerate...
Asia’s MicroStrategy, Metaplanet Buys Additional $1.2 Million Worth of Bitcoin, Stock Soars 25.8%
QUICK BITE Metaplanet bought $1.2 million worth of Bitcoin, now holding 225.611 BTC. Their stock jumped 25.8% following the news....