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The “DeFi Mullet:” The Future of DeFi and Fintech

By Jayne Ritter /

As DeFi gains traction and users, Fintech is starting to sit up and take notice. Platforms like Revolut and MasterCard are increasingly investing in the space, and the question that’s being asked is “How will DeFi and Fintech shape the future […]

Podcast: Cleaning up the energy grid with Bitcoin mining

By Brianna Beckford / September 16, 2021

Marty Bent and Harry Sudock discuss Bitcoin mining, the energy grid, and the Lightning Network.

Markets

With Slow Mining Sales is Nvidia an Ethereum Macro Proxy?

By Sam Reynolds / August 19, 2021

Nvidia continues to produce stunning earnings due to the world’s reliance on its chips. But mining sales underwhelmed this quarter. Has it ever been a big priority for the company?

Stronghold Digital Mining Raises $74M, Plans to Buy Second Power Plant

By Jacquelyn Melinek / August 3, 2021

Pennsylvania-based company that reclaims coal waste as a way to power bitcoin mining sees bitcoin as the vehicle to do urgently needed environmental cleanup.

Asset Management

Bitmain Sells 30K Miners to Marathon Digital for $120M

By Jacquelyn Melinek / August 2, 2021

With the new purchase, the company’s total miners will increase about 30% to approximately 133,000 bitcoin miners, producing 13.3 EH/s, said Fred Thiel, Marathon Digital’s CEO.

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin is “A Trillion-Dollar Opportunity” for Tech Giants

By Ben Strack / July 30, 2021

MicroStrategy CEO says firm plans to continue buying bitcoin as well as educating institutions and the public about its benefits

Asset Management

Bitcoin-Focused Stronghold Digital Mining Files For $100M IPO

By Jacquelyn Melinek / July 27, 2021

While the company is focused on bitcoin, it may utilize its miners for other crypto assets depending on market conditions.

Markets

Greenidge Joins List of Bitcoin Miners Diversifying Energy Sources

By Morgan Chittum / July 16, 2021

In a year where ESG concerns have dominated headlines, this is one of many public moves to help the decentralized currency lower its energy usage.

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Bit Digital Cashes in on Chinese Mining Exodus

By Jacquelyn Melinek / July 15, 2021

Bit Digital CEO Bryan Bullett said the company has accelerated its migration strategy to North America, which is a part of its ongoing efforts since October 2020.