Block unveils Proto Rig, a modular, repairable bitcoin miner, and Proto Fleet, free open-source fleet management software, in a push to decentralize mining. Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) has unveiled Proto ...

Block’s Proto Rig and Proto Fleet aim to reduce upgrade costs and extend rig lifespans, giving miners a potential edge in a capital-intensive, increasingly AI-integrated industry. Bitcoin-focused ...

The U.S. bitcoin mining industry just got its most disruptive upgrade yet. On August 14, 2025, Block unveiled Proto Rig, a modular, repairable, and upgradable bitcoin mining system, alongside Proto ...

The 2024 Bitcoin halving reduced block rewards to 3.125 BTC, cutting miners’ income in half. This change, combined with higher electricity costs, expensive equipment maintenance and increased ...

As Bitcoin’s price continues to surge following the 2025 halving, more and more investors are asking a crucial question: “How can I easily participate in Bitcoin mining without buying mining rigs or ...

IREN is now focusing on building on top of its Bitcoin mining core revenues with AI infrastructure. They’re targeting over $500 million in AI Cloud ARR by Q1 2026. For now, Bitcoin mining remains ...

The moment crypto enthusiasts have been long dreading is finally here: it’s now unprofitable to mine Bitcoin. Bitcoin mining is the process where a computer — typically using a power-hungry graphics ...

Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific Inc. posted a net profit of $580 million with its first quarter results, but missed analyst revenue estimates after a drop in its mining profits. Core ...

Canadian mining infrastructure company Digital Shovel is bringing Bitcoin mining back to the people with its newest product: BluAx, a $99 “lottery miner” designed for the desktop. Stripped down, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Becca Bratcher is an author and journalist specializing in crypto. Over the past few years, the United States, specifically Texas, ...