Bitcoin mining is the process of creating new bitcoins by solving extremely complicated math problems that verify transactions in the currency. When a bitcoin is successfully mined, the miner receives ...

Tether launches open-source MiningOS, a decentralized, hardware-agnostic platform for Bitcoin mining, challenging proprietary ...

As cryptocurrency continues to grow in 2026, investors are increasingly interested in platforms that allow automatic mining ...

Key takeawaysBitcoin mining produces large amounts of heat that are typically treated as waste. In cold regions, this thermal output is now being tested as a useful resource.A pilot project in ...

Bitcoin mining faces record competition as solo and hobbyist miners stage a comeback using new mining strategies. Thirteen years ago today, Bitcoin experienced its first halving event, reducing the ...

In 2026, mobile-friendly cloud mining platforms allow users to earn Bitcoin daily without hardware or complex setups.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Korok Ray is a PhD economist/professor who researches/teaches Bitcoin. Early Facebook investor Peter Thiel once advised future ...