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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Set for 3% Friday Drop
Bitcoin mining difficulty is set to drop about 3% Friday, easing pressure on miners after slower block production and a tougher stretch for network economics.
Bitcoin Mining Costs Jump 47% on Tariffs
U.S. tariffs have pushed Bitcoin mining hardware costs up about 47%, squeezing miner margins, extending payback periods, and slowing expansion plans.
Cango Sells 2,000 BTC to Cut Debt
Cango sold 2,000 BTC in March to retire BTC-backed debt, raise $75M, and strengthen its balance sheet ahead of an energy and AI pivot.
Bitcoin Hashrate Concentrates in Top Three Nations
New data shows the US, Russia, and China control about 65% of Bitcoin hashrate, underscoring that mining remains geographically concentrated.
Bitcoin Hashrate Falls 5.8% in Q2 2026
Bitcoin's global hashrate fell 5.8% in Q2 2026 to 1,004 EH/s as weak hashprice, lower BTC prices, and energy pressures squeezed miners.
Riot Platforms Sells $250M in Bitcoin
Riot Platforms sold over $250M in Bitcoin, signaling a shift toward liquidity and cash flow discipline as miners face post-halving margin pressure.
Riot Sells 3,778 BTC in Q1 as Margins Tighten
Riot sold 3,778 BTC in Q1 2026 for $289.5M, far above its 1,473 BTC output, signaling post-halving margin pressure and a liquidity-driven treasury move.
Bitfarms Shares Jump After $285M Loss
Bitfarms shares rose 6.6% despite a $284.5M 2025 net loss, as investors bet its pivot from Bitcoin mining to HPC and AI infrastructure will pay off.
Mined in America Act Targets Chinese Miners
US senators unveiled the Mined in America Act, offering 30% tax credits to boost domestic Bitcoin ASIC production and cut reliance on China.
Mined in America Bill Boosts Bitcoin Mining
Senators Cassidy and Lummis unveiled the Mined in America Act to expand US Bitcoin mining, cut hardware reliance abroad, and codify a reserve.
MARA AI Pivot Could Boost Bitcoin Miners
MARA's AI pivot and $1B BTC sale may ease mining competition, slowing hashrate growth and potentially improving economics for Bitcoin miners.
Bitcoin Groups Oppose PARITY Act Mining Tax
Bitcoin advocacy groups oppose the draft US PARITY Act, saying it favors proof-of-stake tax relief while leaving miners taxed on rewards upfront.
Bitmain Review Faces Warren Security Push
Sen. Elizabeth Warren urges tighter U.S. Commerce review of Bitmain, raising policy risk over mining hardware, supply chains and national security.
Bitcoin Miners Face Profit Squeeze
Bitcoin miners face their worst profit squeeze in two years as post-halving rewards, high difficulty, and stubborn costs push many toward breakeven.
Crypto.com Flags Mining Drop, Tether Audit
Crypto.com flags a 7.8% Bitcoin mining difficulty drop, AI-driven miner shifts, ETF expansion, treasury bets, and a possible Tether audit.
MARA Jumps 10% After $1.1B Bitcoin Sale
MARA shares jumped ~10% yesterday premarket after selling 15,133 BTC for $1.1B to buy back $1B of 0% convert notes at a 9% discount, easing dilution fears.
Bitcoin Miners Hit Margin Squeeze, CoinShares Flags 20%
CoinShares Q1 2026 warns bitcoin hashprice squeeze: BTC near $70K, but rising difficulty and power costs leave up to 20% of miners unprofitable globally.
Cipher Digital Jumps 9% on 15 Year Hyperscale Lease
Cipher Digital (CIFR) jumped 9% premarket after a 15-year hyperscale HPC campus lease and up to $200M revolving credit to fund AI data center buildout.
SEC Signals Sweeping Crypto Reclassification: Most Tokens Not Securities, Staking, Airdrops and Bitcoin Mining Included
SEC signals major crypto reclassification in new guidance: most tokens not securities; staking rewards, airdrops and Bitcoin mining usually excluded under Howey.
HIVE Digital Quietly Trades Bitcoin Hashprice Exposure for AI GPU Hours, Scaling Compute Contracts
HIVE Digital is reducing Bitcoin hashprice risk by shifting rigs to AI GPU hours and HPC contracts, targeting steadier recurring compute revenue in 2026.