The economics of cryptocurrency mining: Costs, revenues and market trends

    Explore the economics of cryptocurrency mining and the challenges and opportunities that exist in this rapidly evolving industry. Mining refers to the process of verifying and adding new transactions to a blockchain network, such as in the case of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. The economics of mining refers to the economic incentives and costs associated with…

    Crypto needs ‘adult supervision’ and turmoil to ‘grow up’ — MicroStrategy co-founder

    The bankruptcies of once high-profile crypto players are “painful” but helpful, according to Michael Saylor, but industry oversight is still needed. High-profile crypto bankruptcies and a hearty price crash are necessary evils to help the industry grow, while greater regulation is a must, according to MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor. In a Feb. 3 interview on CNBC’s Squawk…

    Tax strategies allow crypto investors to offset losses

    Reporting cryptocurrency when filing taxes can help investors offset their losses. 2022 was tough for the crypto market. A recent report published by security services platform Immunefi found that the crypto industry lost a total of $3.9 billion in 2022. Detrimental losses such as these are often concerning for crypto investors, yet there may be a silver…

    SEC’s ‘one-dimensional’ approach is slowing Bitcoin progress: Grayscale CEO

    Grayscale’s chief was the latest to take a swing at the authority for its so-called “regulation by enforcement” actions. The approach to crypto regulatory enforcement by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stalled the advancement of Bitcoin in the country, according to the CEO of Grayscale Investments. In a letter published in The Wall Street…

    Why is the crypto market down today?

    The crypto market is down today after the U.S. government cracks down on Bitzlato and stocks begin to give back some of their gains from the start of the year. The crypto market is down today, as a slew of negative news events weigh on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoin prices. After jumping to yearly highs,…

    Japanese regulators want crypto treated like traditional banks

    Mamoru Yanase said crypto needs the same safeguards as financial institutions and banks. Financial regulators in Japan have urged global regulators to treat crypto the same way as they do banking, calling for tougher rules for the sector. According to the deputy director-general of the Financial Services Agency’s Strategy Development and Management Bureau, Mamoru Yanase,…