The Bitcoin network has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing a hashrate of 1 Zetahash per second (ZH/s) for the first time in its 16-year history. This accomplishment, noted on April 5, reflects a substantial increase in the network’s computational power and decentralization, enhancing its security against potential attacks. The rise in hashrate coincides with ...
MARA Holdings, Inc. recently announced its January 2025 bitcoin mining results, reporting a 12% decline in blocks won compared to the previous month, totaling 218 blocks. Despite this drop, the company increased its bitcoin holdings to 45,659 BTC. CEO Fred Thiel highlighted that the production decrease was influenced by network difficulty and temporary operational adjustments. ...
The idea of a U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve raises significant national security concerns, particularly regarding China’s control over bitcoin mining infrastructure. A large federal bitcoin reserve could expose a crucial U.S. asset to potential cyber threats and interference from the Chinese state. With China dominating the production of bitcoin mining rigs and controlling a substantial ...
