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Solo Bitcoin Miner 00K Block
news

Aug 05, 2026 · 6 min read

Solo Bitcoin Miner Solves $200K Block via CKPool: The Reality of Solo Mining in 2026

An anonymous solo miner solved Bitcoin block 960,804, earning 3.157 BTC worth nearly $200,000 through rented hashrate.

HUT8 Cipher Mining Q2 Earnings
market

Aug 05, 2026 · 7 min read

HUT8 and Cipher Mining Q2 Earnings Miss: What It Signals for the Mining Sector

Major miners report disappointing Q2 results as declining hashrate and AI pivot reshape the mining sector outlook.

Poolin Bitcoin Mining Pool Bankruptcy
news

Jul 25, 2026 · 8 min read

Poolin Bankruptcy: Former World's Largest Mining Pool Files Chapter 11

Poolin, once the world's largest Bitcoin mining pool, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with $100-500M in debts.

Bitcoin $65K Geopolitical Pressure
market

Jul 25, 2026 · 7 min read

Bitcoin Holds $65K Amid Geopolitical Pressure: What's Next?

Bitcoin holds $65K amid Iran tensions and Fed rate shifts. Traders watch $65.7K level for next big move.

One in Four Bitcoin Miner Models Operating at Loss
mining

Aug 08, 2026 · 7 min read

One in Four Bitcoin Miner Models Now Operating at a Daily Loss

Nearly 23% of mainstream ASIC mining rigs generate negative daily returns. Shutdown price sits at $46,787 as the industry faces margin compression.

Bitcoin Miner Fee Revenue 2019 Low
mining

Aug 08, 2026 · 8 min read

Bitcoin Miner Fee Revenue Sinks to 2019 Levels as $65K BTC Creates Profitability Paradox

Annual transaction fee revenue collapsed to $96-114M despite $65K BTC price. Miners pivot to AI infrastructure as fee income vanishes.

Coldcard Firmware Vulnerability 1816 BTC Hack
security

Aug 4, 2026 · 8 min read

Coldcard Firmware Flaw Drains 1,816 BTC: What Bitcoin Miners Must Know About Hardware Wallet Security

A 2021 firmware bug made Coldcard seeds guessable. Attackers drained 1,816 BTC ($114M+) from 5,200+ wallets in four waves since July 30.

SEC Freezes Nasdaq Bitcoin Options CME Challenge
regulation

Aug 4, 2026 · 7 min read

SEC Freezes Nasdaq Bitcoin Options: CME Jurisdiction Challenge Creates Regulatory Standoff

SEC suspends Nasdaq QBTC Bitcoin index options after CME challenges jurisdiction. Aug 24 deadline set as SEC-CFTC turf war reshapes crypto derivatives.

Bitcoin 5th Halving Countdown
market

Jul 29, 2026 · 8 min read

Bitcoin's 5th Halving: 90,000 Blocks Remain — What Miners Must Prepare For

Bitcoin's next halving is 90,000 blocks away at block 1,050,000, expected April 2028. Block reward drops from 3.125 to 1.5625 BTC.

BTC ETF Inflows vs Extreme Fear
market

Jul 29, 2026 · 7 min read

Extreme Fear Index at 25 as Bitcoin ETFs Pull In $132M — Smart Money vs Retail Panic

Fear & Greed hits 25 while ETFs record 4 consecutive inflow sessions. Futures OI climbs to $47.6B. What the divergence signals.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Annual Decline
market

Jul 28, 2026 · 7 min read

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Faces First-Ever Annual Decline in 2026

Bitcoin mining difficulty is on track for its first-ever annual decline, dropping from 148.3T to 126.2T. PlanB warns this signals historic structural changes in mining.

Japan Crypto Tax Reform
regulation

Jul 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Japan Slashes Crypto Taxes from 55% to 20% — Bitcoin ETFs by 2028

Japan reclassifies Bitcoin as financial instrument, slashing taxes from 55% to 20%. Bitcoin ETFs expected on Tokyo Stock Exchange by 2028.

US Clarity Act Crypto Regulation
regulation

Jul 23, 2026 · 9 min read

US Clarity Act Advances: Trump Backs Ethics Rules for Crypto Holders

Senate Republicans unveil updated Clarity Act with landmark ethics clauses. Trump backs key provisions, potentially removing barrier to institutional Bitcoin adoption.

Japan Bitcoin ETF 2028
regulation

Jul 23, 2026 · 8 min read

Japan Targets 2028 Bitcoin ETF: 3 Trillion Yen Inflows Expected

Japan targets 2028 Bitcoin ETF launch with projected 3 trillion yen inflows. Retail investors may drive unprecedented capital flows into crypto markets.

Bitcoin Mining AI Pivot Debate
industry

Jul 21, 2026 · 8 min read

Bitcoin Mining at Crossroads: Chamath vs Armstrong on AI Disruption

Bitcoin mining faces AI disruption as Chamath warns miners redirect energy to data centers. Brian Armstrong pushes back citing difficulty adjustment resilience.

Bitcoin ETF Recovery
market

Jul 21, 2026 · 7 min read

Bitcoin ETF Recovery: $273M Weekly Inflows Signal Institutional Bottom

Bitcoin ETFs recorded $273M in weekly inflows marking two consecutive weeks of recovery after eight-week outflow streak. BlackRock's IBIT leads.

Bitcoin Holds $64.7K as AI Compute Demand Reshapes Mining Economics
market

Jul 20, 2026 · 8 min read

Bitcoin Holds $64.7K as AI Compute Demand Reshapes Mining Economics

The intersection of AI infrastructure buildout and Bitcoin mining creates a powerful feedback loop supporting BTC's price floor near $64,700.

Bitcoin ETF Options Limits Soar to 1M Contracts
regulation

Jul 20, 2026 · 7 min read

Bitcoin ETF Options Limits Soar to 1M Contracts: NYSE Proposes 4x Expansion

NYSE Arca proposes increasing IBIT options position limits from 250K to 1M contracts, signaling growing institutional appetite for Bitcoin exposure.

AI Datacenters Reshape Mining
industry

Jul 17, 2026 · 7 min read

AI Datacenters Reshape Mining: TeraWulf's $19B Anthropic Deal

Anthropic signs $19 billion 20-year contract with TeraWulf, signaling AI datacenters reshape Bitcoin mining industry. Major miners pivot to HPC hosting.

Bitcoin Surges Past $64K
market

Jul 17, 2026 · 8 min read

Bitcoin Surges Past $64K as US Inflation Hits Six-Year Low

Bitcoin reclaimed $64,000 after US reported biggest inflation slowdown since 2020. Fed rate cut expectations surge, pushing crypto markets higher.

Japan Passes Landmark Crypto Bill: Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Now on the Horizon
regulation

Jul 16, 2026 · 7 min read

Japan Passes Landmark Crypto Bill: Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Now on the Horizon

Japan's Upper House passes landmark crypto bill, classifying digital assets as financial instruments. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs expected as tax rates drop to 20%.

Bitcoin Market Bottom Forming? Glassnode Analysis Shows Selling Pressure Easing
analysis

Jul 16, 2026 · 8 min read

Bitcoin Market Bottom Forming? Glassnode Analysis Shows Selling Pressure Easing

Glassnode reports Bitcoin may be forming a market bottom as selling pressure eases and macro conditions improve. ETF inflows show signs of recovery.

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Return: Eight-Week Outflow Streak Ends with $197M Weekly Gain
market

Jul 14, 2026 · 8 min read

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Return: Eight-Week Outflow Streak Ends with $197M Weekly Gain

US Bitcoin ETFs recorded $197M in weekly inflows, ending an eight-week outflow streak. Institutional interest returns as Bernstein maintains $1M BTC price target.

Asia's Crypto Regulatory Divide: Japan Opens ETF Door While Malaysia Cracks Down on Miners
policy

Jul 14, 2026 · 9 min read

Asia's Crypto Regulatory Divide: Japan Opens ETF Door While Malaysia Cracks Down on Miners

Japan moves toward Bitcoin ETFs while Malaysia cracks down on mining operations. Asia's regulatory divide creates new opportunities and challenges for crypto miners.

US Launches Investigation into Bitmain — What Every Bitcoin Miner Needs to Know
news

Jul 13, 2026 · 7 min read

US Launches Investigation into Bitmain — What Every Bitcoin Miner Needs to Know

The US Department of Homeland Security has launched "Operation Red Sunset" investigation into Bitmain. Learn what this means for miners.

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops for 14th Time in 2026
mining

Jul 13, 2026 · 8 min read

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Drops for 14th Time in 2026 — Hashprice Still Below Break-Even

The Bitcoin network experienced its 14th consecutive difficulty adjustment downward, falling 5% to 127.17T. Hashprice recovered to $31.1 but remains below $40.

Where Is BTC in Its Cycle, and How Should Investors Think About the Next Step?
market

May 27, 2026 · 8 min read

Where Is BTC in Its Cycle, and How Should Investors Think About the Next Step?

Over the past few weeks, global investors have fallen into a low emotional state after experiencing significant volatility. This article analyzes BTC's current position.

Dogecoin Sees Sudden Positive News: SEC Rules That PoW Mining Is Not a Securities Issuance
news

Mar 20, 2025 · 5 min read

Dogecoin Sees Sudden Positive News: SEC Rules That PoW Mining Is Not a Securities Issuance

On March 20, 2025, the U.S. SEC issued a statement clarifying that mining does not constitute securities issuance.

Super Bull Market Returns? Arthur Hayes Predicts BTC Will Reach $110,000 Soon
market

Mar 24, 2025 · 6 min read

Super Bull Market Returns? Arthur Hayes Predicts BTC Will Reach $110,000 Soon

BitMex founder Arthur Hayes makes the latest remarks on BTC, predicting a short-term breakthrough of $110,000.

Cathie Wood Predicts Most Memecoins Will Be Worthless. What About DOGE?
market

Apr 2, 2025 · 7 min read

Cathie Wood Predicts Most Memecoins Will Be Worthless. What About DOGE?

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood recently questioned the long-term value of memecoins in an interview.

The Complete ASIC Miner Buying Guide: Hashrate, Power Consumption, and ROI in One Read
guide

May 15, 2026 · 10 min read

The Complete ASIC Miner Buying Guide: Hashrate, Power Consumption, and ROI in One Read

With dozens of ASIC miner models on the market, how do you choose the right one for your power conditions and budget? This article provides a selection framework across three core dimensions: hashrate, power consumption, and ROI.

Global Hashrate After 2024 BTC Halving: A Three-Way Balance Across North America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East
market

May 20, 2026 · 9 min read

Global Hashrate After 2024 BTC Halving: A Three-Way Balance Across North America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East

After the April 2024 halving, BTC network hashrate climbed from 600 EH/s to 750 EH/s within six months. This article analyzes the new landscape from three perspectives: regional distribution, regulatory policy, and electricity costs.

BTC Drops Below $60K: A Full Review of the June Market Crash
news

Jun 27, 2026 · 8 min read

BTC Drops Below $60K: A Full Review of the June Market Crash

In June 2026, BTC plunged from $100K to below $60K. This article reviews the triggers and market impact of the crash.

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Deep Dive 2026: Electricity, Difficulty & Revenue Models
guide

Jun 27, 2026 · 12 min read

Bitcoin Mining Profitability Deep Dive 2026: Electricity, Difficulty & Revenue Models

Post-halving mining revenue has shrunk significantly. Is mining still profitable in 2026? Let the data speak.