Dallas College and Texas Blockchain Council Partner to Advance Technology Education for Digital Economy
June 16 (Cointime) - Dallas College and the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) have partnered to offer students a new Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Advanced Technical Certificate. The collaboration focuses on hands-on learning and aims to prepare students for the digital economy.
Bitcoin CEO Adam Back Believes Crypto Industry Will Adapt and Relocate Amid SEC Crackdown
Despite the recent crackdown by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on major crypto companies, Blockstream CEO Adam Back remains confident that the industry will adapt and relocate if necessary.
Block Green and Merkle Standard Partner to Transform Bitcoin Mining Financing Landscape
Switzerland's Block Green and US-based Merkle Standard have partnered to transform Bitcoin mining financing. The deal allows Merkle Standard to use Block Green's platform for hedging future revenue risks and accessing immediate liquidity at favourable rates.
Btc.x CEO Believes EU Needs to Push MiCA Regulations, Crypto.com Could Be Next SEC Target
Btc.x CEO Christian Anders believes that despite the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations being signed into law, the European Union may need to do more lobbying of different European regulators and governments. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Anders noted that for the MiCA framework to be accepted in most European countries like Sweden, pushing might be required.
Study Shows Quantum-Based Mining Could Save Energy Equivalent to Sweden's Total Consumption in 2020
Scientists from the University of Kent's School of Computing conducted a study comparing energy consumption rates for current ASIC-based miners to proposed quantum-based solutions.
Alps Blockchain Expands Partnership with Bitmain, Purchases $16 Million Worth of Antminer S19 XP Units to Quadruple Computing Power Capacity
Alps Blockchain has expanded its partnership with Bitmain to increase its Bitcoin mining operations and expand its international presence. The Italian company has purchased additional Antminer S19 XP units worth $16 million, in addition to previous orders.
Bitfarms Purchases 550 PH/s of New High Efficiency Bitcoin Miners
Bitfarms Ltd. (NASDAQ: BITF//TSX: BITF), a global vertically integrated Bitcoin mining company, has purchased 550 PH/s of new high efficiency BTC miners for $7.7 million, using a combination of cash and vendor credits. A total of 4,660 miners were purchased for $13.94/TH with a blended energy efficiency of 28 W/TH. These miners will be used for expansion and fleet optimization, and are expected to push Bitfarms' corporate hashrate beyond their September 30, 2023, target of 6 EH/s.
El Salvador's Volcano Energy Secures $1B in Commitments For 241 MW Bitcoin Mine
Volcano Energy has secured $1 billion in funding to build a 241 MW bitcoin mining operation in El Salvador's Metapán region. The mining site will be powered by 169 MW of solar and 72 MW of wind energy, producing over 1.3 exahash/second (EH/s) of computing power.
Bitcoin Mining Companies Defy Profitability Decline with Expansion and Increased Production
Despite the 44% decline in Bitcoin mining profitability over the past year, some mining companies are continuing to expand their operations.
Bitfarms Reports Mining of 459 BTC in May
Bitfarms, a publicly traded Bitcoin mining company, has reported that it mined 459 BTC in May using its fleet of approximately 69,000 mining rigs. This represents a significant increase from April, when the company mined 373 BTC. Bitfarms also reported that its hash rate increased by 10% in May, reaching a new high of 4.7 EH/s.
