A solo miner turned $75 in rented hashpower into a $200,000 Bitcoin block reward, defying steep odds in a rare, lottery-like win.

Entrepreneurs are racing to repurpose and capitalize on heat that is wasted in cryptocurrency mining. Bitcoin mining generates enough heat annually for Finland's needs, but most goes up into the air, ...

A solo miner hit the jackpot today after validating a block to cash in 3.125 Bitcoin, or about $200,000, from the block reward through rented hashrate.

A solo miner on NiceHash mined Bitcoin block #928,351 for less than $100 in rental hashpower. The miner earned a reward of 3.152 BTC, equivalent to approximately $271,000. Mempool statistics confirmed ...

Bitcoin enthusiasts are using a side effect of mining’s immense computational load to heat hot tubs, office buildings, and homes. At first glance, the Bathhouse spa in Brooklyn looks not so different ...

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 ...

ESG researcher Daniel Batten says peer-reviewed studies challenge claims that Bitcoin mining destabilizes power grids or raises electricity costs. Bitcoin’s environmental impact remains contested as ...

It’s harder than ever to mine bitcoin. And less profitable, too. But mining-company stocks are still flying, even with cryptocurrency prices in retreat. That’s because these firms have something in ...

As Bitcoin’s price continues to surge following the 2025 halving, more and more investors are asking a crucial question: “How can I easily participate in Bitcoin mining without buying mining rigs or ...

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