#mining News & Analysis

Bitcoin Mining Firms Emerge as Unlikely AI Infrastructure Players, VanEck Reports

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Miner Supply Hits Bitcoin Market as Marathon Moves 298 BTC to Cumberland Wallets

Marathon Digital Holdings transferred 298 BTC to Cumberland wallets, adding miner-linked supply to the market. Despite this selling pressure, spot buyers appear to be absorbing the supply efficiently, while Bitcoin's NVT ratio dropped 33.8% indicating increased network transaction activity.

Mining giant Foundry to introduce institutional zcash mining pool

Mining giant Foundry is launching a new institutional Zcash mining pool specifically designed for institutional and public company miners. The pool emphasizes compliance and regulated infrastructure to meet the needs of larger, regulated mining operations.

Ripple Cofounder Jed McCaleb Named on Forbes Rich List, Shiba Inu (SHIB) Has Chance to Break $3.5 Billion Price Threshold, Bitcoin Miner MARA Starts Selling BTC: Morning Crypto Report

Bitcoin miner MARA has begun selling BTC to market makers, potentially signaling a sell-off. Shiba Inu (SHIB) is targeting a potential $3.5 billion market cap breakout, while Ripple cofounder Jed McCaleb has been recognized on the Forbes rich list.

Bitcoin Worth Nearly $12 Million Moved By Bhutan In Fresh On-Chain Activity

Bhutan moved 175 Bitcoin worth $11.85 million from its government wallet, continuing a pattern of selling $5-10 million batches to fund public services. The kingdom has built its 5,400 Bitcoin holdings through hydroelectric-powered mining since 2019, making it the seventh-largest sovereign Bitcoin holder globally.

Canaan stacks Bitcoin, bucking rival miners' rush to sell

Bitcoin mining company Canaan increased its BTC and ETH reserves to record highs in February while expanding its Texas operations. This strategy contrasts with many other public mining firms that have been reducing their cryptocurrency holdings.

Bhutan moves $11.8M in BTC from its national stash: Arkham

Bhutan has moved $11.8 million worth of Bitcoin from its national reserves according to Arkham Intelligence data. The small Himalayan kingdom has accumulated approximately 13,000 Bitcoin since beginning state-backed mining operations in 2019, powered primarily by its abundant hydroelectric energy resources.

New model proves miners need Bitcoin above $74k to break even on power – but other costs push it over 6 figures

A new analysis reveals Bitcoin miners need BTC prices above $74,000 to break even on electricity costs alone, with full profitability requiring prices over $100,000 when including all operational expenses. The study uses Riot as a case example to demonstrate the multi-layered cost structure of Bitcoin mining operations.

How Paraguay is using outlaw mining rigs to stack Bitcoin

Paraguay's government has announced plans to mine Bitcoin using confiscated mining equipment from illegal operations. This represents a notable shift toward government-sanctioned cryptocurrency mining using previously seized hardware.

Crypto Treasury Inflows Slide To October 2024 Levels—What Happened?

Crypto treasury inflows have dropped to $555 million in February, the lowest since October 2024, as passive Bitcoin accumulation strategies lose appeal. Real estate mogul Grant Cardone and other industry experts advocate for hybrid models that generate active returns through real estate, staking, or mining rather than simple warehousing.

American Bitcoin reaches 6,500 BTC treasury as mining strategy expands

American Bitcoin has expanded its treasury to 6,500 BTC after adding 500 coins over three weeks while simultaneously increasing its mining capacity. The company's growth strategy includes both direct Bitcoin accumulation and enhanced mining operations, supported by insider purchases.

American Bitcoin Expands Treasury to 6,500 BTC as Eric Trump Accuses Big Banks of Lobbying Against Crypto

American Bitcoin has expanded its treasury holdings to 6,500 BTC, positioning itself among the largest publicly traded Bitcoin holders as it scales mining operations. Meanwhile, Eric Trump has accused major banks of lobbying against cryptocurrency adoption.

Trump-linked American Bitcoin pushes holdings to 6,500 BTC amid mining-fueled treasury expansion as stock jumps

Trump-linked American Bitcoin has expanded its bitcoin holdings to 6,500 BTC through increased mining operations and fleet expansion. The company is focusing on accumulating bitcoin through large-scale self-mining operations, which has contributed to its stock price increase.

Manufacturing The Bitcoin Reserve: Inside The Trump Family’s 11,000-Miner Expansion At American Bitcoin

American Bitcoin, associated with the Trump family, has mined 766 BTC worth $54.39 million this year while expanding operations with 11,000 new mining machines. The company holds 6,100 BTC ($433.7 million) in treasury rather than selling, contributing to supply tightening as Bitcoin reclaims the $70,000 level.

Bitcoin Nears Major Scarcity Milestone With 95% of Supply Already Mined

Bitcoin is approaching a major milestone with 95% of its total supply already mined, expected to reach 20 million coins as early as next week. The remaining 5% of Bitcoin's supply will take approximately 114 years to be fully mined due to the halving mechanism built into the protocol.

Another Bitcoin Miner Shifts To AI: Core Scientific Offloads 1,900 BTC

Core Scientific sold 1,900 Bitcoin and plans to liquidate all remaining BTC holdings by Q1 2026 as part of a strategic pivot from cryptocurrency mining to AI operations. This follows a growing trend of Bitcoin miners transitioning their business models to capitalize on the AI boom.

MARA exec pushes back on Bitcoin treasury sell-off narrative

MARA Holdings clarified that recent regulatory filings allow for flexible Bitcoin sales but do not indicate plans for majority liquidation of their treasury holdings. The company pushed back against market narratives suggesting they adopted a Bitcoin sell-off strategy.

Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin buys 11,298 ASIC miners, increasing mining capacity by 12%

Eric Trump's American Bitcoin purchased 11,298 ASIC miners, expanding its mining capacity by 12%. This expansion contrasts with industry trends where many companies are reducing or eliminating their bitcoin mining operations.

Bitcoin Miner MARA Says It May Sell BTC Holdings in Strategy Shift

MARA Holdings, a publicly traded Bitcoin mining company, announced in an SEC filing that it may sell more of its Bitcoin holdings as part of a strategic shift. This represents a potential change from the typical 'hodl' strategy many Bitcoin miners have employed.

These Two Bitcoin Miners are Getting Ready to Sell Their Bitcoin

Two major Bitcoin mining companies, MARA Holdings and Core Scientific, are planning to sell portions of their Bitcoin holdings as they pivot toward AI and high-performance computing operations. This strategic shift represents a significant change in approach for these major miners who traditionally hold their mined Bitcoin.

Trump-backed American Bitcoin expands owned mining capacity by anticipated 12% to 28.1 EH/s

Trump-backed American Bitcoin is expanding its mining capacity by 12% to 28.1 EH/s, supporting its strategy of accumulating Bitcoin below spot prices. The expansion comes after the company reported a strong 53% gross margin in Q4.

MARA opens door to selling stockpiled bitcoin in new policy shift

MARA has changed its policy to permit selling bitcoin from its balance sheet holdings after experiencing a $422.2 million fair-value decline in 2025. This represents a significant shift from the company's previous bitcoin accumulation strategy.