As of June 2026, four Bitcoin mining pools control over 70% of the network's hashrate, prioritizing institutional clients. This consolidation leaves independent and mid-size miners underserved, creating an opportunity for pools like EMCD that offer more accessible service models.
India's central bank is reportedly urging lawmakers to keep banks insulated from crypto and private stablecoins, while allowing for regulated tokenization. The RBI recommended preventing crypto use in payments and settlements and restricting banking exposure, warning that traditional regulation could legitimize speculative assets.
SBI Crypto, a division of Japan's SBI, will close its Bitcoin mining pool on July 31 after five years, without providing a reason. This move signals SBI's broader shift towards other cryptocurrency strategies, including acquiring a crypto exchange and focusing on stablecoins.
Individual miners in Bitcoin mining pools must rely on block templates provided by the mining pool operator.
Individual miners in Bitcoin mining pools must rely on block templates provided by the mining pool operator.
