One paper finds that attacking the bitcoin blockchain through quantum mining would demand the energy output of a star.

A new study challenges fears of quantum mining dominance, arguing that real-world constraints make it impractical while ...

The Blockstream CEO’s approach contrasts with BIP-361, a proposal that would implement mandatory freezes of ...

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A solo Bitcoin miner scored a major victory on Thursday, earning a BTC reward valued at more than $225,000 after solving a ...

Quip Network's creators say it's optimized for mining by quantum computers—a positive, unlike the looming quantum threat to ...

Bitcoin’s fifth halving is two years out, as miners sell coins, cut costs and build AI and power infrastructure to survive record hashrate and tighter regulation.

Bitcoin’s creator has hidden behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto for 17 years. But a trail of clues buried deep in crypto ...

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Senators Bill Cassidy and Cynthia Lummis introduced the “Mined in America Act” to reshore U.S. bitcoin mining, reduce reliance on Chinese hardware, and codify a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve into law.

Paolo Ardoino has been officially confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026. As CEO of Tether (the issuer of the world's largest ...

Bitdeer reaches 70 EH/s in self-mining hashrate, producing 661 BTC in March and leading global miners by compute power.