A bitcoin block just neared a 2015 transaction record, but paid only $180 in fees
The AntPool block came within 984 transactions of Bitcoin’s 2015 record, even as fees made up less than 0.1% of the miner’s payout.
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Core Scientific projects $1.8 billion annual run-rate as it exits Bitcoin mining for AI colocation
Core Scientific's pivot to AI colocation could stabilize revenue streams, reducing reliance on volatile Bitcoin markets and enhancing investor confidence.
Zcash developers propose 20-second blocks days after major upgrade
Zcash developers propose cutting block times from 25 to 20 seconds after NU7, citing early mining data and tests of competing blocks on the network.
Zcash Sets New Hashrate Record After NU7 Upgrade: What's Ahead?
NU7 upgrade slashed block times from 75 to 25 seconds, making Zcash three times faster.
Can Bitcoin Mining Really Heat Your Home for Free? Finnish Homeowners Are Testing It
Finnish startup SunBit has installed 30 Bitcoin Boilers that heat homes with mining waste heat. A machine can earn about $900 a year above its power costs if Bitcoin stays near $82,000.
Bitcoin: Solo Miners Earn Over 113 BTC in 2026
Independent bitcoin mining still sometimes holds surprises against large industrial operations. Between February and November 2026, several participants managed to discover blocks despite often limited computing power. According to data from Soloblocks.io, these operations represent 36 discoveries and approximately 113,149 BTC in cumulative rewards.
Binance's bitcoin mining pool finds just one block in a week as shutdown nears
The exchange's once significant mining operation has nearly disappeared from Bitcoin's block-production rankings ahead of its November 10 closure.
Core Scientific’s AI Colocation Revenue Jumps to $215M as Mining Role Shrinks
Core Scientific reported $215.4 million in third-quarter colocation revenue, nearly 60% above the prior quarter, while billing 485 MW of capacity. Its…
Bitcoin Miners Help Heat Homes Across Finland
Bitcoin mining is finding an unusual use beyond securing the cryptocurrency network: keeping homes warm during Finland’s cold winters. A Finnish startup is using heat generated from bitcoin miners and machines to provide residential heating, creating a business model that could benefit both households and…
Bitcoin's Blockchain Just Ran Backward in Time. Is Something Wrong?
Bitcoin block timestamps can run backward. Galaxy's Alex Thorn explains why miners set the clock and why the hash chain still keeps order.
These Finland homes get free heat from bitcoin miners (as long as BTC stays above $70,000)
A Finnish startup has 30 bitcoin mining systems working as central heating, and at today’s prices each one earns slightly more than the electricity it burns.
Two Solo Bitcoin Miners Beat Million-to-One Odds to Win $230,000
Two solo Bitcoin miners won blocks worth over $230,000 each on November 7. Here is how their odds compare with a $2 Powerball lottery ticket.
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Has Not Set a Record in 374 Days, Its Longest Gap on Record
A year without a difficulty record has left the network at 148.36T while Core Scientific booked $215.4 million in colocation revenue and miners re-price power.
Texas Voted to Pause New Data Centers. Which Bitcoin Miners Are Already Past the Freeze?
Bitcoin miners that turned into AI landlords have been valued on how many megawatts of power they control and how much of it sits in Texas, where power has been easiest to get.
Solo Bitcoin Miners Strike Digital Gold as 2026 Jackpot Wins Reach 36 Blocks
A tiny bitcoin mining machine beat astronomical odds during the first week of November, adding another unlikely victory to a year of solo mining jackpots. From compact desktop devices to industrial-scale competitors, 2026 has delivered 36 documented solo-style block discoveries worth millions of dollars.
IREN’s Bitcoin Mining Revenue Falls as AI Cloud Sales Nearly Triple
IREN reported $200 million in quarterly AI Cloud revenue, up from $71 million the previous quarter, while Bitcoin mining revenue fell from $67 million to $28…
Bitcoin: Why the mining difficulty struggles to regain its peak
For more than a year, Bitcoin mining difficulty has remained below its historical record, despite some signs of recovery. This duration exceeds the previous interval observed after the 2011 crash.
TeraWulf Says AI Leasing Now Generates 83% of Revenue as Bitcoin Mining Recedes
TeraWulf's November 6 earnings release shows $63 million in third-quarter high-performance-computing lease revenue, around 83% of its $76.2 million total.…
BitFuFu’s October Bitcoin Mining Output Falls Despite Steady Hashrate
BitFuFu produced 137 BTC in October, down from 167 in September, while managed hashrate stayed close to 19.5 EH/s. The miner attributed the decline partly to…
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Has Never Stayed Below Its Peak for This Long
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has now spent 374 days below its October 2025 all-time high, the longest such stretch in the network’s history, beating a record set after the 2011 crash.
Terawulf and IREN Bet Big on AI as Bitcoin Mining Revenue Shrinks
Despite top-line growth, Terawulf’s operating loss widened to $88.2 million in Q3 while IREN saw bitcoin mining revenue fall 88% year-over-year. Operating Losses Widen Amid Rising Costs For the third quarter of 2026, U.S.
Core Scientific to Exit Bitcoin Mining by 2027 as AI Data Center Business Takes Over
Core Scientific's colocation revenue hit $215.4 million in Q3, as it continues to strengthen its AI ambitions ahead of its planned Bitcoin mining exit.
LuqEE Simplifies Solo Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash Mining
Buying and operating an ASIC miner remains a substantial barrier to solo Bitcoin mining. LuqEE offers another approach: time-based access to professionally hosted mining hardware for Bitcoin (BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH), without the need to purchase or maintain a mining rig.
TeraWulf’s Bitcoin Mining Revenue Plunges 69% as AI Business Surges
TeraWulf reported that its Bitcoin mining revenue fell 69% year-over-year to $13.2 million during the third quarter of 2026. Revenue from high-performance computing (HPC) leasing grew by 774%, reaching $63 million and accounting for 83% of the firm’s total revenue.
Core Scientific sells 816 BTC, holds just 32 BTC as AI pivot accelerates
Core Scientific's shift from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure highlights a broader industry trend towards diversification and tech adaptation.
TeraWulf’s bitcoin mining revenue falls 69% as HPC leasing surges amid Anthropic buildout
TeraWulf reported $63 million in artificial intelligence-related quarterly HPC lease revenue, up 774% year over year.
Core Scientific plans to shut down Bitcoin mining despite Q3 revenue hitting $233M
Bitcoin mining contributed just 7.5% of its Q3 revenue as the company accelerated its transition towards AI and HPC infrastructure.
TeraWulf posts $76.2 million Q3 revenue as AI leases outgrow Bitcoin mining
TeraWulf's shift towards AI leases over Bitcoin mining highlights a strategic pivot, potentially reshaping its future revenue streams.
IREN Pushes $4 Billion ARR Goal to 2027 as Bitcoin Mining Revenue Drops 58%
IREN shares fell nearly 17% to close at $18.03 on November 5. A Microsoft-requested design change pushed IREN’s $4 billion revenue target into early 2027. AI cloud revenue rose 182% to $200 million, while Bitcoin mining revenue fell 58% to $28 million.
American Bitcoin (ABTC) Stock Drops 15% After Trump-Linked Miner Misses Revenue Target
American Bitcoin (ABTC) stock closed Thursday down about 15% at $5.31. Q3 net income hit $126 million, but $197.3 million was a noncash bitcoin gain. Revenue of $63.4 million missed the roughly $74 million estimate.