Colin Harper

Contributor

⚡️ SPAC and Roll: U.S. Miners Are Entering a New Era of Financing

A new dawn is rising for Bitcoin miner financing, with a SPAC for the U.S.'s largest miner and a Bitcoin Mining ETF being unveiled last week. They couldn't be coming at a better time.

Colin Harper
Colin Harper
Hashrate Index Newsletter

⚡️ Hashrate Index Roundup 7/24/21

Are we witnessing the bottom for both Bitcoin's price and ASICs? Read on for these data-points and more in this week's Hashrate Index Roundup.

Colin Harper
Colin Harper
Hashrate Index Newsletter

Bitcoin Mining ETF and a Peek Through the Looking Glass

The Viridi Cleaner Energy Crypto-Mining & Semiconductor ETF is now listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and Cambridge's new mining map gives a unique glimpse into Bitcoin's global hashrate share.

Colin Harper
Colin Harper
Hashrate Index Newsletter

Hashrate Index Roundup: July 17, 2021

Hashrate is rebounding, but Bitcoin's waning price has continues to put a small dent in metrics like hashprice and rig prices; this and more in this week's hashrate data roundup.

Colin Harper
Colin Harper
Hashrate Index Newsletter

Chinese Officials Make New Efforts to Shut Down Bitcoin Miners

The energy authority in China is reminding grid operators to scan for mining activity, and many provinces have responded by scheduling inspections to clear out the remnant of miners in their regions.

Colin Harper
Colin Harper
News

Quebec Doesn't Want Your Hashrate; What About Other Jurisdictions?

What happens when other countries and provinces start rolling out the thick red tape for Bitcoin miners? Plus, updates on North American mining ventures and "carbon negative" blocks.

Colin Harper
Colin Harper
Hashrate Index Newsletter

What Is a “Carbon Negative” Bitcoin Block Anyway?

A miner has been advertising their blocks as "carbon negative." Here's a breakdown of what that means and what a "carbon negative" block looks like in practice.

Colin Harper
Colin Harper
Bitcoin Mining Guides

Bitcoin Miners Earned 23K BTC in June, Down 27% From New Year

Bitcoin miners earned just over 23,000 BTC in June as longer-than-normal block times cut deep into the mining reward schedule.

Colin Harper
Colin Harper
News