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Public Bitcoin Miners Drop 21% of Hashrate as AI Revenue Takes Over
Public mining companies have cut their Bitcoin hashrate by a fifth over three months as they redirect computing power toward AI contracts. Less hashrate from public miners could shift the supply dynamics slightly but also signals where the money is chasing higher returns right now.
Public mining companies have cut their Bitcoin hashrate by a fifth over three months as they redirect computing power toward AI contracts. Less hashrate from public miners could shift the supply dynamics slightly but also signals where the money is chasing higher returns right now.
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Second-largest mining power halts rigs in its capital
The world's second-largest Bitcoin mining country is shutting down rigs in its capital, potentially reducing network hash rate.
BIP-110 Chain Split Coverage Continues — Minority Chain Still Stalled
Updated coverage confirms the BIP-110 enforcing chain remains effectively dead after mining just one block, while the dominant chain shows no miner support for the proposal. The split is unresolved but tilting toward the status quo.
Updated coverage confirms the BIP-110 enforcing chain remains effectively dead after mining just one block, while the dominant chain shows no miner support for the proposal. The split is unresolved but tilting toward the status quo.
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Bitcoin split into two chains overnight, but a silent miner boycott just halted the enforcing BIP-110 chain
The BIP-110 chain split remains the single biggest cloud over Bitcoin right now. Miners on the dominant chain are still refusing to signal support, leaving two competing versions of Bitcoin in an unresolved standoff. Until miners pick a winner, this uncertainty hangs over everything else.
The BIP-110 chain split remains the single biggest cloud over Bitcoin right now. Miners on the dominant chain are still refusing to signal support, leaving two competing versions of Bitcoin in an unresolved standoff. Until miners pick a winner, this uncertainty hangs over everything else.
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Bitcoin hits block 961,632 as the controversial BIP-110 soft fork attempt begins
Bitcoin reached block 961,632 as the controversial BIP-110 soft fork attempt began, potentially affecting network consensus.
BIP-110 Splits Bitcoin as Rival Miners Clash at Block 961632
Bitcoin's blockchain officially split into two competing chains at block 961632, with the BIP-110 enforcing branch stalling almost immediately after miners on the dominant chain refused to signal. This is the single biggest cloud over Bitcoin right now — an unresolved chain split creates genuine uncertainty about which version of Bitcoin people are actually buying and holding.
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Bitcoin's blockchain officially split into two competing chains at block 961632, with the BIP-110 enforcing branch stalling almost immediately after miners on the dominant chain refused to signal. This is the single biggest cloud over Bitcoin right now — an unresolved chain split creates genuine uncertainty about which version of Bitcoin people are actually buying and holding.
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Bitcoin hits block 961,632 as the controversial BIP-110 soft fork attempt begins
Bitcoin reached block 961,632 as the controversial BIP-110 soft fork attempt began, potentially affecting network consensus.
Bitcoin Holds Above $65K but BIP-110 Hard Fork Debate Adds Uncertainty
Bitcoin briefly touched $65,340 this week before consolidating just under that level, while the BIP-110 proof-of-work debate continues to generate noise about a potential chain split. Any credible fork threat historically creates short-term price volatility.
Bitcoin briefly touched $65,340 this week before consolidating just under that level, while the BIP-110 proof-of-work debate continues to generate noise about a potential chain split. Any credible fork threat historically creates short-term price volatility.
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BIP-110 Backers Ready Proof-of-Work Switch If Miners Block Soft Fork
A Bitcoin developer has published code that would change the mining algorithm on a BIP-110 breakaway chain if miners refuse to cooperate. This escalation raises the real possibility of a contested fork that could disrupt mining economics.
A Bitcoin developer has published code that would change the mining algorithm on a BIP-110 breakaway chain if miners refuse to cooperate. This escalation raises the real possibility of a contested fork that could disrupt mining economics.
The author of BIP-110 told users to drop Bitcoin Core, while Michael Saylor urged the proposal's backers to stand down — raising the prospect of a contested chain split this weekend. Even a credible split rumor can trigger rushed selling from holders who don't want to be caught on the wrong side.
The author of BIP-110 told users to drop Bitcoin Core, while Michael Saylor urged the proposal's backers to stand down — raising the prospect of a contested chain split this weekend. Even a credible split rumor can trigger rushed selling from holders who don't want to be caught on the wrong side.
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How bitcoin cold wallets lost $70 million in an attack that never touched the devices
A $70 million attack on bitcoin cold wallets highlights security risks, potentially shaking investor confidence.
Miner wallets have been offloading BTC, adding modest sell-side pressure at a time when the market can least afford it. Not a massive amount, but it tips the supply-demand balance slightly in the wrong direction.
Miner wallets have been offloading BTC, adding modest sell-side pressure at a time when the market can least afford it. Not a massive amount, but it tips the supply-demand balance slightly in the wrong direction.
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Bitcoin Core Developers Flag 85 Critical Bugs in 'Extremely Bad' Disclosure
Developers surfaced 85 serious vulnerabilities in Bitcoin's codebase, describing the situation as 'extremely bad.' Arriving the same week as the BIP-110 split and two major exploits, this adds another layer of concern about the health of Bitcoin's technical foundation.
Developers surfaced 85 serious vulnerabilities in Bitcoin's codebase, describing the situation as 'extremely bad.' Arriving the same week as the BIP-110 split and two major exploits, this adds another layer of concern about the health of Bitcoin's technical foundation.
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Bitcoin Nears Chain Split as BIP-110 Rebels Defy Global Hashpower
Bitcoin nears a possible chain split as BIP-110 backers defy global hashpower, threatening network disruption.
