Key takeawaysBitcoin mining began in 2009 as a hobby-friendly activity where users could earn BTC using CPUs and later GPUs.

Home mining only works with cheap or renewable energy sources. ASICs are mandatory—GPUs are obsolete for Bitcoin. Joining a mining pool is an ideal option for home mining to win steady and consistent ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tether has unveiled MiningOS (MOS) as part of a broader push to reduce the industry’s reliance on proprietary, vendor-controlled software. Tether has open-sourced a new operating system for bitcoin ...

Block, Inc. (NYSE: XYZ) unveiled Proto Rig, a modular bitcoin mining system, and Proto Fleet, an open-source fleet management software. The announcement, made during an event held at Proto customer ...

The USDt issuer plans to launch its open-source project by the fourth quarter of 2025, according to CEO Paolo Ardoino. Stablecoin issuer Tether plans to open-source its Bitcoin mining software, a move ...

Quantum Blockchain Technologies announced on Friday that it has received its first Bitcoin mining rig from one of three ASIC manufacturers it was seeking to partner with, marking the start of efforts ...

The Bitcoin mining ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements, market dynamics, and strategic shifts among major players. Insights from CoinShares’ Q4 2024 Mining ...