A dramatic 12-foot golden statue of Donald Trump holding a Bitcoin was unveiled outside the U.S. Capitol this week, timed to coincide with a fresh announcement by the Federal Reserve. The Fed’s new rate cut marks its first since late 2024, injecting both relief and uncertainty into markets already jittery from inflation, policy signals, and geopolitical tensions. Observers immediately saw the statue as more than art — it’s a provocation, a political symbol, and a conversation starter about the role of cryptocurrencies, national monetary policy, and the shifting landscape of financial influence. The installation — temporary, funded by crypto-interested investors — seems designed specifically to force reflection. Is the future […]

For years, solo Bitcoin mining has been seen as a relic of the past—overshadowed by massive industrial farms filled with rows of ASICs. Yet in 2025, the story is more complex. Despite record-high network difficulty and corporate miners controlling the majority of the hashrate, occasional reports of lone miners striking gold remind the community that the dream is not dead. The chance of success may be tiny, but when a solo miner solves a block, the payout of 3.125 BTC (roughly $350,000 at today’s price) makes the effort unforgettable. From a technical standpoint, the odds are stacked against individuals. Mining difficulty is at all-time highs, and running a single or

In mid-September 2025, SHA-256 remains the heavyweight in crypto mining. Bitcoin’s ascent past $110,000 and high liquidity make BTC mining per SHA‐256 highly appealing — especially for large operations with access to cheap power and modern ASICs. Efficiency of the newest ASIC rigs continues to improve (lower joules per terahash), which helps offset rising mining difficulty and electricity expenses. SHA-256 also includes other coins like Bitcoin Cash or DigiByte, but none quite match Bitcoin in ecosystem strength or return potential unless electricity is prohibitively expensive or difficulty becomes untenably high for smaller operations. That said, other algorithms are making a strong case under certain conditions. GPU-friendly or ASIC-resistant coins (such

Sunshine Oilsands Ltd., a company traditionally tied to oil sands development in Alberta, is repositioning its strategy by teaming up with BitCruiser, a firm specialized in crypto infrastructure, to build a large Bitcoin mining farm. Under the agreement, Sunshine Oilsands will contribute its land, energy supply capabilities, and site infrastructure—such as work and accommodation facilities—while BitCruiser will provide the mining hardware and handle construction of the mining operation. This move marks a shift for Sunshine Oilsands toward energy-intensive technology ventures, leveraging its existing energy assets to enter the booming blockchain mining landscape. The partnership brings both opportunities and challenges. On one hand, it allows Sunshine Oilsands to diversify revenue streams

Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR) has caught a wave of investor enthusiasm lately, with its stock rallying sharply as the market reacts to strong operational signals. Revenue growth is outpacing previous trends, and analysts have taken notice. Despite continuing losses, the surge suggests traders are betting on the company’s expansion—especially its increasing hash rate and fast-growing infrastructure footprint. The contrast between mount­ing sales and still-negative earnings seems not to deter investors; instead, they appear willing to look past short-term losses in expectation of long-term gains. One key element fueling the uptrend is Bitdeer’s strategic positioning in both crypto mining and high-performance computing. As energy access becomes a more critical factor in mining

Riot Platforms has finally caught the market’s eye. With Bitcoin prices pushing past $114,000, Riot stock broke out of a long-forming base, rallying sharply on strong volume. The technicals are turning favorable: Riot shares are up more than 50% year-to-date, its relative strength line has hit new highs, and it’s trading within a classic “buy zone” that signals potential for further gains. Investors are watching closely as Riot looks more like a momentum play than just a commodity miner. On the operations front, although August production of ~477 bitcoins was slightly lower than in July, it marks a 48% increase compared to the same time last year. More importantly, Riot

After Bitcoin surged to a peak of around $124,000 in August and then dropped over 10%, a subtle but potentially important shift is emerging: miners are increasingly choosing to keep their coins instead of selling immediately. Data from miners’ behavioral indices show their selling activity has dropped sharply. Rather than harvesting profits when the price spikes, they’re opting to sit tight—accumulating Bitcoin as part of a long-term strategy rather than reacting to short-term volatility. This change in strategy coincides with another major development: mining difficulty has just hit a new all-time high. More machines are competing globally, more hashpower is being dedicated, and the network is more secure—but it also

Bitcoin miners are seeing returns that outshine Bitcoin’s own gains this year, thanks in part to rapid investment in infrastructure and regulatory momentum. Many mining companies have scaled up operations with massive data-centers and large fleets of mining rigs, especially in regions with cheap and reliable power. On top of this, the surge of artificial intelligence demand is fueling the need for high compute power—making the same infrastructure useful for both crypto mining and AI workloads, creating dual-use cases that investors find increasingly appealing. One fund in particular—WGMI—has emerged as a strong way for investors to gain exposure to this trend. It focuses on companies earning at least half their

Against the backdrop of today’s industrial-dominated Bitcoin mining landscape, one independent miner just pulled off a remarkable feat. Using Solo CKPool, this lone miner solved block 913,632, earning a reward of 3.13 BTC, valued at approximately $347,900. For a few dramatic moments, that block—and the prize that came with it—became all the more extraordinary as the digital equivalent of a lottery win in a network whose difficulty climbs ever higher.   What makes this success so stunning is just how rare it is. Most miners now operate within massive outfits, wielding vast fleets of ASIC machines to wedge out even the smallest chance of solo success. A solo miner stepping

In a remarkable milestone, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has surged to an all-time high—now standing at 134.7 trillion. This relentless climb underscores the growing complexity of mining, as more computational power floods the network. Interestingly, this uptick is happening even as the global hashrate has dipped slightly from its previous peak of over 1 trillion hashes per second to around 967 billion. In essence, mining has grown tougher just as overall computing intensity softens. The implications for miners are stark. With operating margins already razor-thin, only those with access to elite hardware, economies of scale, and cheap electricity can continue to mine profitably. This escalation further cements mining as a domain