La difficulté de minage de Bitcoin a chuté de 10,09 %, atteignant son plus bas niveau depuis juillet 2025. Cette baisse, la deuxième plus importante de l'année, est due à la chute du prix du Bitcoin qui a réduit les marges des mineurs. Bien que cela augmente la production de Bitcoin par hashrate actif, de nombreux mineurs restent déficitaires.
Bitcoin mining difficulty saw an 11th-largest drop of 10.09% on Sunday, falling from 138.96 trillion to 124.93 trillion. This adjustment eases pressure on miners as Bitcoin's price has fallen 15% in June, squeezing margins. Hashprice has risen to $33 per PH/s/day, pushing more miners towards breakeven.
Bitcoin miners are reportedly in a "capitulation" phase, operating on sub-5% margins, a situation historically signaling a prime opportunity to accumulate BTC. Data suggests the current price is near production costs, offering long-term value.
Bitcoin miners are experiencing record-low profitability, with daily returns for hashing power dropping to $0.28. This crunch, coupled with surging demand for AI infrastructure, is incentivizing miners to reduce BTC holdings and potentially shift resources. Institutional inflows now significantly outpace miner output, making macro trends more influential on Bitcoin's price than miner economics alone.
Bitcoin miners are becoming crucial power suppliers for the AI industry, offering "warm powered shells" to meet the massive energy demands of data centers. Bernstein reports 17 deals worth over $110 billion in the past two years, with projections of significant AI revenue growth for mining companies.
Bitcoin's price has fallen 12% amid heavy selling from ETFs, speculators, and miners. However, the derivatives market shows a record number of short positions, setting up a potential short squeeze if selling pressure eases.
Mr Blobby, the divisive 90s TV character, is experiencing a surprising comeback, appearing on primetime shows, duetting with popstars, and selling merchandise. Cultural commentators debate his enduring appeal, with some calling him "breathtakingly stupid" and others a "quintessentially British phenomenon."
Sierra Leone's diamond industry faces collapse as lab-grown alternatives gain market share, driving down prices and leading to mine closures. Miners struggle to find gems, while the region grapples with economic fallout and the legacy of conflict.
Zcash developers temporarily suspended Orchard transactions due to a critical vulnerability in its shielded pool. An emergency network upgrade restored functionality, with no evidence of exploitation or privacy compromise.
Australian diver Josh Richards has departed Laos after a multi-day cave rescue operation. Five of seven missing individuals were located, but two remain unaccounted for. Richards left to allow specialists with different skill sets to continue the search.
Australian diver Josh Richards has departed Laos after assisting in a cave rescue where five people were saved. Efforts continue to find two individuals still missing in the flooded cave system.
Georgia is installing electricity meters in Mestia to combat illegal crypto mining straining the power grid. Vice PM Mamuka Mdinaradze stated illegal operations cost $9.5M annually and caused 13x higher consumption, leading to outages. Free electricity up to a limit remains for residents.
CF Pachuca fans celebrate their Cornish roots, honoring miners who introduced football to Mexico in the late 19th century. This transatlantic connection, starting in 1824, saw hundreds of Cornishmen migrate to Mexico, bringing their culture, ideas, and the sport.
Four of seven miners trapped in a flooded Laos cave for 10 days have been rescued, with two still missing; rescuers face treacherous conditions to locate them.
Four of seven Laotian villagers trapped in a flooded cave since 20 May were rescued on Saturday, with 2 still missing; rescue involved navigating extremely narrow passages.
Bitcoin drops below $75,000, decoupling from a record-high stock market fueled by AI growth, amid weak crypto sentiment, regulatory delays, and Fed policy uncertainty.
A blast at the Liushenyu Coal Mine in Shanxi province on Friday injured 128 people, with two still missing. An initial investigation revealed serious illegal acts, including unlawful overstaffing, at the mine.
An illegal gold mine collapsed in Angola's Bengo province, killing 28 miners and leaving three hospitalized. Thirteen of the deceased were from the same family. Search efforts are underway for two missing individuals.
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in Shanxi Province, China, has killed at least 82 miners. 247 workers were underground when the blast occurred Friday evening. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with nine people still missing. An investigation into the cause is underway.
Crypto funds experienced over $1 billion in outflows as geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran led to a risk-off sentiment. Meanwhile, Tether expanded its influence by acquiring SoftBank's stake in Twenty One Capital, and Bernstein highlighted Bitcoin miners' strategic role in AI infrastructure.
Rootstock's Q1 2026 report shows 84.01% of Bitcoin's total hashrate secured the Rootstock sidechain via merged mining, allowing miners to earn extra BTC fees without new hardware. This highlights a strong security base for Bitcoin DeFi (BTCFi) infrastructure, though economic activity and fee revenue remain key tests for its value.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster signed Senate Bill 163 into law, banning the use of CBDCs in the state and protecting individuals and businesses in their use and self-custody of crypto assets, including Bitcoin miners.
South Carolina has enacted Senate Bill 163, a crypto-friendly law banning state agencies from accepting CBDCs, protecting self-custody rights, and easing regulatory hurdles for crypto businesses and miners.
European stocks rose Wednesday, led by miners and tech, as U.K. inflation eased to 2.8% in April, below economists' expectations. Bond yields fell and the British pound dipped slightly after the data.
