Archive: crypto mining
The Vicious Cycle of Fuel Prices, Energy Consumption and Crypto
By Yasmin Sharbaf on October 14, 2022
Crypto Market Musings The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the month of September is finally here, and it’s not what economists and the Fed wanted. The CPI increased 8.2% from last September and increased 0.4% month to month. The financial markets tumbled right after yesterday morning’s news. Ethereum fell by more than 4%, reaching below $1,250. Bitcoin also reacted poorly, diving below $19,000. Fortunately, both the crypto and stock markets recovered later in the afternoon. Let’s…
Ethereum Merge Signals a Bright Future for Crypto
By Allison Brickell on September 21, 2022
Ethereum bulls are still rejoicing after last week’s successful Ethereum Merge. The Ethereum network shifted from proof of work to proof of stake — a massive undertaking likened to changing a spaceship engine mid-flight. It was a long time coming. The Merge was beset by delays…
Crypto Insider: All About Crypto Mining
By Early Investing on February 28, 2022
As the crypto market matures, a growing number of investors are adding crypto assets to their portfolios. Various crypto projects are making promising progress – like improving transaction speeds and cutting down on fees. So the market is only getting more inviting. But few investors truly…
Bitcoin Mining Is Greener Than You Think
By Allison Brickell on December 3, 2018
Bitcoin mining gets a lot of flak for its energy consumption, but a new report finds that it’s actually more environmentally friendly than you might think.