Coverage of #bitcoin-mining has generated 39 articles over the past month, with sentiment leaning toward neutral ground. Bullish outlooks account for 35.9% of recent reporting, while bearish perspectives represent 23.1%—a shift that reflects softening confidence compared to the prior quarter, down 8.9 percentage points. The Block, Blockonomi, and CoinTelegraph have been the primary sources tracking developments in the space. Recent discussions have occasionally intersected with broader technology sectors, including mentions of Nvidia alongside infrastructure-related topics. Bitcoin remains the dominant asset in coverage, though reporting has also touched on alternative cryptocurrencies. Explore the articles below for reporting details and ongoing context.
A UK gas firm has clarified its position on bitcoin mining after reports suggested a strategic pivot, stating it remains primarily focused on energy security while exploring bitcoin mining as a potential opportunity. The statement reflects tensions between traditional energy infrastructure development and emerging cryptocurrency mining ventures.
Bitcoin mining difficulty has decreased, but data suggests the next adjustment period will likely see difficulty rise again. Current block times average 9.8 minutes, slightly below the 10-minute target, indicating the network is processing blocks faster than designed.
Parasite Pool, a Bitcoin mining pool that allocates 1 BTC to the block finder and distributes remaining rewards equally among participants, successfully mined its second block (945,601) approximately 48 days after its first. This demonstrates the viability of the 'plebs eat first' model that prioritizes equitable reward distribution over traditional mining hierarchy.
BeMine, a crypto mining service, launched "The Great Bitcoin Mining Expedition" campaign for its eighth anniversary on April 20, inspired by popular co-op games like Deep Rock Galactic and Helldivers. The campaign incorporates ASIC NFTs and PAWA tokens, gamifying the mining experience through interactive expedition mechanics.
BitFuFu, a Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin miner, sold 80 BTC, reducing its holdings to 1,794 Bitcoin. The transaction reflects strategic balance sheet management as the company navigates evolving market conditions and operational priorities.
Russia's Federal Tax Service expects to collect approximately $7 million (567 million rubles) in cryptocurrency mining taxes for 2025, significantly below earlier projections of 6 billion rubles. The revenue will be split between personal income tax (84 million rubles) and corporate tax (483 million rubles).
IREN stock surged 6.3% on Monday with strong trading volume despite missing Q4 earnings expectations. Analysts maintain a Moderate Buy rating with an average price target of $71.69, driven by the company's strategic expansion into Bitcoin mining and AI infrastructure.
Starcloud, an orbital data center company, plans to begin Bitcoin mining operations in space. According to CEO Philip Johnston, mining Bitcoin on ASICs in space is 30 times more cost-effective than using GPUs on a kilowatt-hour basis.
Trump-linked American Bitcoin has expanded its mining operations by adding 11,298 ASIC miners, which will contribute approximately 3.05 EH/s of additional hashrate to their Drumheller facility. This hardware deployment represents a significant capacity increase for the mining company.
CleanSpark, Cango, and BitFuFu collectively mined 1,250 BTC in February, with CleanSpark producing the majority. The three mining companies are expanding their operations while pursuing AI infrastructure ambitions alongside their bitcoin mining activities.
MARA Holdings plans to continue selling Bitcoin in 2026 as part of their financial strategy to maintain liquidity. The strategy reflects both operational flexibility and the inherent challenges of managing volatile cryptocurrency assets.
Core Scientific reported mixed Q4 2025 results with total revenue declining 16% to $79.8 million, missing forecasts of $122.076 million. Despite overall revenue decline, the Bitcoin mining company's colocation business showed strong growth with revenue surging 268% year-over-year.
Core Scientific's Q4 results fell short of expectations, causing the stock to decline. Meanwhile, Riot Platforms exceeded revenue estimates in their Q4 2025 earnings report.
A cryptocurrency miner was caught illegally stealing electricity from a small Russian village to power their mining operations. This incident highlights Russia's ongoing crackdown on unauthorized crypto mining activities that burden local power grids.
Growing interest in Bitcoin mining is driving increased demand for cloud mining services in 2026. Platforms like NOW DeFi are attracting global users by offering low-barrier entry points and free hash power rewards to new participants.
