#mining News & Analysis

Global Crypto Mining News in March: The 20 Millionth BTC Mined, Single Mining Cost Exceeds $80k, AI Attempts GPU Mining, etc

Bitcoin mining difficulty set for 7.5% drop as hash rate retreats

CoreWeave’s $8.5B loan shows how AI is replacing crypto mining finance

Hut 8 leans into modular ‘LEGO block’ model to switch between AI and bitcoin mining

Bitcoin has mined 20 million coins: why the last of the remaining 1 million won’t arrive until 2140

Bitcoin reached a significant milestone by mining its 20 millionth coin this week, leaving only 1 million BTC remaining to be mined. Due to Bitcoin's programmed halving mechanism that reduces mining rewards every four years, the final coins won't be mined until approximately 2140.

Foundry’s institutional Zcash pool captures a third of new issuance

Foundry Digital's U.S.-based Zcash mining pool has captured approximately one-third of the network's hashrate, providing institutional miners with a compliance-first entry into privacy coin mining. The rapid concentration raises concerns about network decentralization while legitimizing privacy coins through regulated infrastructure.

MARA Sells 15,133 BTC, Cuts Workforce, and Reduces Debt by Nearly 30%

MARA Holdings sold 15,133 BTC for $1.1 billion and used most proceeds to repurchase $1 billion in convertible debt, reducing total debt by nearly 30% from $3.3B to $2.3B. The company also laid off 15% of its workforce as part of operational restructuring and is shifting focus toward AI and high-performance computing.

Bitcoin Institutional Demand Overtakes BTC Mining Output – Here Are The Figures

Bitcoin Mining Nationalized? US Senators Float Bold New Reserve-Backed Bill

$1.1 Billion Worth of BTC Sold by Bitcoin Mining Behemoth

MARA Holdings liquidated 15,133 Bitcoin worth $1.1 billion to aggressively reduce leverage on its balance sheet. The massive sell-off by the major mining firm has generated significant backlash from the cryptocurrency community.

Bitcoin Hashrate Drops as Miners Switch to AI

New US Rules Clarify Crypto Staking and Mining

US agencies have issued guidance clarifying rules around cryptocurrency staking and mining operations. The guidance is positioned as an interim measure to provide market clarity while Congress works on comprehensive bipartisan cryptocurrency legislation.

Bitcoin Hashrate Drops Nearly 12% From March High As Miners Pull Out

Bitcoin's hashrate has dropped nearly 12% from its March peak as miners are pulling out of the network. The 7-day average hashrate has seen a significant decline, indicating reduced mining participation and computing power devoted to securing the Bitcoin network.

Is AI Killing Bitcoin Mining? Here’s The Truth

A debate is emerging over whether AI data centers, which can pay more for electricity than Bitcoin miners, pose a threat to Bitcoin's long-term security. Market and energy specialists are pushing back against claims that this dynamic threatens Bitcoin mining viability.

AI data center gold rush sparks debate over impact on Bitcoin

Crypto trader Ran Neuner warns that Bitcoin mining could be threatened as AI data centers compete for the same computational resources and energy infrastructure. The debate centers on whether AI's rapid expansion will pull miners away from Bitcoin's network, potentially impacting its security and decentralization.

Bitcoin Hits 20 Million Mined Milestone, Leaving Only 1 Million Coins Left: Mining Industry

Bitcoin has reached a milestone of 20 million coins mined, representing over 95% of its total 21 million supply cap. Only 1 million Bitcoin remain to be mined, with the final coins expected to be extracted by 2140, though most current miners may not survive that long timeframe.

Bitcoin Hit a Major Milestone—Most Miners Won't Be Around for the Next One

Bitcoin has reached the milestone of 20 million coins mined, leaving only 1 million BTC remaining to be mined. The article suggests that current miners may not be operational when the final Bitcoin is mined, highlighting the long-term nature of Bitcoin's mining completion.

Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Hit Record High as Institutions Accumulate 2.8x Mining Supply: Report

STRC may help Strategy reach 1M Bitcoin milestone before BlackRock

STRC's trading volume suggests it has the buying power to purchase approximately 1,940 Bitcoin daily, which is more than four times the amount of new Bitcoin mined each day. This significant buying capacity could potentially help Strategy reach the 1 million Bitcoin milestone ahead of BlackRock.

Bitcoin miners ‘sitting on a gold mine’ amid surging power demand: VanEck

Bitcoin miners are leveraging their data center infrastructure to meet growing AI power demands, creating new revenue opportunities beyond cryptocurrency mining. VanEck suggests this positions miners advantageously in the current market with undersupplied AI infrastructure needs.

Bitcoin Supply Crosses 20 Million Milestone: How Long Will The Final 1 Million Take?

Bitcoin has reached a significant milestone with 20 million coins now mined out of the total 21 million supply cap, achieved after 6,267 days since the network's inception. This leaves only 1 million Bitcoin remaining to be mined, marking 95.2% completion of the total supply issuance.

Global Crypto Mining News in February：Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Surges Nearly 15% to a Record High, Bitdeer Liquidates Entire Bitcoin Holdings, etc

Bitcoin mining difficulty reached a record high with a nearly 15% surge in February, indicating increased network security and competition among miners. Bitdeer made the significant decision to liquidate its entire Bitcoin holdings during this period.

95% of all Bitcoin is now mined — and it’s raising a new question about security

Bitcoin's circulating supply reached 20 million coins on March 9, marking 95% of the total 21 million BTC supply now mined. This milestone leaves fewer than 1 million coins remaining to be mined and raises concerns about Bitcoin's long-term security model as mining rewards diminish.

Bitcoin’s mined supply hits 20 million milestone, leaving final 1 million BTC to be issued over next 114 years

Bitcoin has reached the milestone of 20 million BTC mined out of its maximum 21 million supply cap. The remaining 1 million BTC will be gradually issued over the next 114 years through mining rewards, with the final satoshis expected around 2140.

Why this fired OpenAI employee is betting $1bn on Bitcoin miners

A former OpenAI employee is making a $1 billion bet on Bitcoin miners, with industry experts emphasizing that miners' primary value lies in their energy infrastructure and grid access capabilities rather than just mining operations.