A prominent US congressman has formally requested federal regulators launch a national security investigation into Chinese bitcoin mining equipment manufacturer Bitmain Technologies …
Geopolitical Impact
Geopolitical effects on mining
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Legal Landscape
CFTC’s Policy Shift Allows US Access to Offshore Crypto Exchanges
by Drew Elianby Drew ElianThe cryptocurrency world witnessed a significant policy change as the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that offshore crypto exchanges …
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Legal Landscape
India Introduces Bitcoin Policy Institute Focused on Sustainable Mining Regulation
by Drew Elianby Drew ElianIndia took a significant step toward clarifying its cryptocurrency regulatory framework on August 15, 2025, with the official launch of the Bitcoin …
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Global Mining
Bitfarms Expands into High-Performance Computing, Withdraws from Argentina
by Drew Elianby Drew ElianBitcoin mining giant Bitfarms has made a strategic pivot toward high-performance computing development, announcing the acquisition of land in two US states …
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Legal Landscape
Russia Moves to Ban Subsidised Power for Crypto Mining in Data Centres
by Drew Elianby Drew ElianThe Russian government has announced plans to ban cryptocurrency mining operations in domestic data processing centers that utilize subsidized electricity. This regulatory …
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Legal Landscape
IMF Rejects Pakistan’s Subsidized Power Proposal for Bitcoin Miners
by Drew Elianby Drew ElianThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has rejected Pakistan’s proposal to provide state-subsidized electricity to Bitcoin mining operations, dealing a significant setback to …