mining

Mining Pools Aren't Dead Yet, But Regulation Could Kill Them

Mining Pools Aren't Dead Yet, But Regulation Could Kill Them

Proof-of-Work (PoW) seems clunky and archaic next to the new, energy-efficient Proof-of-Stake (PoS). The reports of its death are greatly exaggerated. Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin – sorry, these guys aren’t going away anytime soon. Where there’s PoW, there are mining pools. These joint endeavors, in which miners pool their computational resources...

Southeast Asia's Mining Boom Is Here, And It's Changing Everything

Southeast Asia's Mining Boom Is Here, And It's Changing Everything

Southeast Asia is buzzing. The dynamic communities and dramatic natural surroundings provide an inspiring backdrop. Bonus— The distinct hum of cryptocurrency mining rigs hits a little different here. Put aside all the photos you’ve seen of Iceland’s ice-filled vaults. This new frontier has a lot more to offer than the...

EMCD Solidifies Position as Top-Tier Bitcoin Mining Pool

EMCD Solidifies Position as Top-Tier Bitcoin Mining Pool

Since launching in 2018, EMCD has grown to become one of the top cryptocurrency platforms. It has risen to become one of the world’s ten largest Bitcoin (BTC) mining pools. EMCD is headquartered in Singapore and led by local cryptocurrency veteran Michael Jerlis. It provides a suite of secure cryptocurrency...

Mine Like a Pro: Top Crypto Pools of 2025 (and How to Choose!)

Mine Like a Pro: Top Crypto Pools of 2025 (and How to Choose!)

As the world of cryptocurrency continues to grow and expand, so too do the opportunities on how to accumulate digital assets. Holding crypto long-term continues to be a prevalent practice. Unlike many of the concepts around blockchain, mining is an extremely tangible way to interact with the network and directly...

Trump's Crypto Embrace Masks a Brutal Reality for Bitcoin Miners

Trump's Crypto Embrace Masks a Brutal Reality for Bitcoin Miners

Trump's recent foray into crypto acceptance, even hinting at a national Bitcoin strategic reserve and seemingly reining in the SEC, feels like a win for the digital asset community. Or perhaps you’re saying to yourself— “At long last, a politician who understands the big picture! But hold on a second....

Bitcoin Miners Face Pressure as Crypto Market Fluctuates

Bitcoin Miners Face Pressure as Crypto Market Fluctuates

Bitcoin miners are under severe financial pressure making it necessary for many miners to sell their Bitcoin to fund their business expenses. All of this pressure continues amid a market in which the cryptocurrency is still below USD$80,000, a far cry from its highs earlier this year. Currently depressed transaction...

Bitcoin's Brutal Awakening 5 Southeast Asian Miners Face the Music

Bitcoin's Brutal Awakening 5 Southeast Asian Miners Face the Music

What once was a whirring symphony of mining rigs, all churning out digital gold to be minted, now echoed the sounds of machinery idling. Now, picture that same sound, but rough, ragged, desperate, like a gasping last breath. Sadly that has been the reality for many Bitcoin miners across Southeast...

Trump's Tariffs Crush Crypto? Bitcoin Miners Forced to Sell!

Trump's Tariffs Crush Crypto? Bitcoin Miners Forced to Sell!

Just recently, President Trump slapped tariffs on all goods from 60 countries with some of the biggest trade surpluses with the United States. This ruling has raised alarm throughout multiple sectors, most notably the crypto industry itself. These tariffs, initiated on April 2, are poised to significantly impact Bitcoin mining...

Crypto Regulation: 6 Key Takeaways from the Senate Hearing

Crypto Regulation: 6 Key Takeaways from the Senate Hearing

The United States Senate recently convened a hearing on the growing universe of cryptocurrency. In doing so, they highlighted the desperate need for regulation in this emerging frontier. Here are some of the most important highlights that emerged through the conversations. They each noted the challenges, opportunities, and possible future...

Day Trade Crypto Like a Pro: ChatGPT & Grok AI Secrets

Day Trade Crypto Like a Pro: ChatGPT & Grok AI Secrets

The market of cryptocurrency day trading is a whirlwind, chaotic and always on the move. Quick reflexes, and even quicker algorithms. Thanks to new, advanced AI tools such as ChatGPT and Grok, traders are experiencing the most powerful insight and automation they’ve ever seen. Kwame Nkosi, a blockchain commentator, balances...

Senate Crypto Hearing: 3 Reasons Why the US is Losing the Blockchain Race

Senate Crypto Hearing: 3 Reasons Why the US is Losing the Blockchain Race

The recent Senate Banking Committee hearing on regulating the crypto space? If I’m being truthful, it was more like seeing a train wreck go down in slow motion. While senators debated the nuances of defining a digital asset – is it a security, a commodity, or something else entirely? –...

ChatGPT & Grok: Southeast Asia's Secret Weapon in Crypto Day Trading?

ChatGPT & Grok: Southeast Asia's Secret Weapon in Crypto Day Trading?

Forget about Wall Street, the exciting disruptor in crypto day trading is cooking up in the crowded streets of Southeast Asia. I'm not talking about hedge fund managers with Bloomberg terminals; I'm talking about the everyday person – the small business owner in Jakarta, the student in Kuala Lumpur, the...

Senate Scrutinizes Crypto Regulation Amid Rise in Scam Losses

Senate Scrutinizes Crypto Regulation Amid Rise in Scam Losses

The Senate Banking Committee met recently to discuss the rapidly growing, but highly confusing, world of crypto regulation. This upcoming meeting could not be more important at this moment in history. American consumers are losing billions to crypto scams as well, and the U.S. is lagging other countries in establishing...

Beyond Tether & USDC: The Stablecoin Innovation You're Ignoring

Beyond Tether & USDC: The Stablecoin Innovation You're Ignoring

You think you know stablecoins. Tether, USDC – the usual suspects. Big market caps, widespread adoption. Comforting, right? Wrong. As all eyes are on these titans, a more quiet revolution is in the making. Looking forward to seeing you there! This lack of attention is robbing you of big future...