In June, WSJ’s Joanna Stern headed inside a data center to show just how much energy it takes to make an AI image and video. Photo: David Hall It’s harder than ever to mine bitcoin. And less ...

Some Bitcoin mining companies are turning away from cryptocurrency and embracing artificial intelligence. NPR's "The Indicator" podcast explains why. There is a big shift happening in the world of ...

There is a big shift happening in the world of cryptocurrency. Companies that mine for bitcoin are finding their resources are better spent on artificial intelligence. Our colleagues from The ...

One afternoon in June 2024, I stood up against the fence of a sprawling industrial facility a few miles outside of Corsicana, Texas. Over a metal gate, I watched a bright yellow excavator claw at the ...

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When people ask “What is Bitcoin mining?”, they’re really talking about the core process that makes Bitcoin (BTC) work — verifying transactions, securing the network, and issuing new coins. Mining is ...

Shares of American Bitcoin, a bitcoin mining and treasury company backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., tumbled Tuesday despite bitcoin’s rebound from Monday’s steep decline. The stock fell as ...

What just happened? A solo Bitcoin mining enthusiast running a small-scale operation has hit the jackpot. On Friday, the machine – believed to be an older generation ASIC device capable of around six ...

China's bitcoin mining market share rebounds to 3rd globally, Hashrate Index shows Beijing’s softening stance, cheap electricity attract crypto miners Bitcoin seen as strategic asset amid Sino-US ...

Bitfury is the latest Bitcoin miner to pivot away from the mining sector, announcing it will become an investment firm focused on “ethical emerging technologies,” including artificial intelligence and ...

It takes a lot of electricity to mine Bitcoin. When electricity costs are high, it can be unprofitable to mine. The coin has a built-in mechanism to help that situation translate into higher prices.

Publicly traded Bitcoin miner Bitfarms posted a $46 million loss in Q3. The firm is beginning a transition out of the mining business, shifting focus to providing infrastructure for AI compute.