The Bitcoin network’s total computational hash rate has entered a notable downtrend since October 18th, reversing what has otherwise been a consistent multi-year climb. The hash ribbons indicator, ...

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 ...

The average public miner spent $79,995 to produce one bitcoin last quarter. Bitcoin is trading at $70,000. The math doesn't work, so the industry is pivoting to AI, taking on $70 billion in contracts, ...

Mining continues after 2140, but rewards come only from transaction fees, not new bitcoin. Bitcoin’s fixed supply means security must be funded by real network usage and fees. Strong adoption can keep ...

Bitcoin mining isn’t a sustainable business anymore, and industry participants are slowly stepping away. The process of validating transactions and securing the network by solving complex ...

A Bitcoin (BTC) metric tracking the electricity cost to mine one coin is flashing a warning for the bulls, with a so-called “miner exodus” adding to the bearish outlook. Key takeaways: As of January, ...

The latest update includes an additional $500 million commitment from JPMorgan, building on a previously announced $500 from ...