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Core Scientific Taps Reffett Associates to Recruit VP Investor Relations
Steve Gitlin, who previously served as the vice president and chief marketing officer for AeroVironment, has been appointed as the new vice president of Core Scientific. Mr. Gitlin will report to Core Scientific’s chief financial officer Michael Trzupek, and he
Texas Blockchain Summit Scheduled for October 8th
The Texas Blockchain Council announced plans to host its inaugural Texas Blockchain Summit in Austin on October 8, 2021. The event will feature prominent subject matter experts who will discuss how blockchain technology and digital assets contribute to the economy
Bitmain Hosts Digital Mining Energy Conference to Promote Renewable Energy Mining in North America
Bitmain, the world’s largest producer of digital asset mining hardware, announced plans to host the very first Digital Mining Energy Conference in Miami, Florida, on September 9, 2021. The conference will serve as an opportunity for digital asset miners and
Core Scientific, a Major U.S. Bitcoin Mining Company, is Going Public VIA SPAC
Core Scientific, the largest digital asset miner and blockchain hosting provider in North America, will be listed publicly on the NASDAQ exchange through a merger with Power & Digital Infrastructure Corp (XPDI). The combined company will now operate as Core
How the U.S. Became the World’s New Bitcoin Mining Hub
As of August 2021, the United States is the second-largest Bitcoin mining destination on the planet. To date, the United States accounts for close to 17% of the world’s Bitcoin miners. The country’s rising dominance in the industry can be
Bitcoin Mining Isn’t Nearly as Bad for the Environment as It Used to Be
Ever since its creation, people have criticized Bitcoin for being environmentally destructive. However, new data from the University of Cambridge shows that Bitcoin’s environmental impact is drastically improving. This is largely due to miners relocating from China to the United
Crypto Cowboys: Texas Counties Welcome Bitcoin Miners With Open Arms
Recent regulations in China have led many Bitcoin miners to relocate to the U.S. Texas has become a popular destination for many mining companies thanks to the state’s abundance of wind energy, deregulated power grid, and digital asset-friendly political leaders.
Crypto Lender Celsius Confirms $54M Investment in Miner Core Scientific
Core Scientific will receive a $54 million investment from the digital asset lender Celsius. Celsius announced its investment plans two days after Core Scientific said it planned to go public on the NASDAQ stock exchange. Celsius also announced that it
Core Scientific Provides Software to Fujitsu Australia in its SaaS Reseller Agreement
Core Scientific recently announced a partnership with Fujitsu Australia. Fujitsu Australia will be reselling Core Scientific’s innovative Plexus software solution. The company will also use the Plexus software to initiate a test-drive cloud powered by its AI hardware stack. Silke
Bitcoin Mining Council Survey Findings Focus on Sustainability
The Bitcoin Mining Council (BMC) put together a first-quarter survey that primarily focused on two metrics: energy consumption and sustainable power mix. Results revealed that survey participants are currently using electricity that has a 67% sustainable power mix. These results
Bitcoin Mining is Now Easier and More Profitable as Algorithm Adjusts After China Crackdown
Bitcoin miners made a mass exodus from China following a government-led digital asset crackdown. In light of China’s new regulations, the Bitcoin code was recalibrated to make it 28% less difficult to mine. This is promising news for Bitcoin miners
Core Scientific Moves Up 21 Spots in GeekWire 200 Rankings
GeekWire 200 rankings gather publicly available data to determine popular and trending tech companies in the Pacific Northwest area. Core Scientific moved up 21 spots on the list, jumping from 132nd to 111th. Read the full article
Blockcap Mines 544 BTC in Q1 2021
Blockcap announced that it mined a total of 544 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2021. The results come shortly after Blockcap acquired new large-scale mining machinery. The Q1 stats highlight Blockcap’s rapid growth in the industry, especially compared to
Blockcap Announces Jarvis Hollingsworth to its Board of Directors
Jarvis Hollingsworth becomes the newest member of Blockcap’s board of directors. Hollingsworth, a seasoned attorney and esteemed US Army veteran, brings legal and regulatory expertise to the rapidly growing digital asset mining firm. Feinstein said of the new addition, “We’re
Former Texas Governor Welcomes Bitcoin Leader to Austin
Blockcap announced that it will move from Las Vegas, Nevada, to re-establish its headquarters in Austin, Texas. Former Governor Rick Perry noted that this is a critical development for the state as they work toward becoming more Bitcoin-friendly. Founder and