Hut 8 to build Bitcoin treasury with $500m raise

Bitcoin miner Hut 8 launched an at-the-market and stock repurchase program to finance its corporate strategic BTC reserve. Hut 8’s ATM initiative aims to raise $500 million for its Bitcoin btc7.74%Bitcoin treasury and $250 million to fund stock buybacks, per a Dec. 4 press statement. The firm’s CEO, Asher Genoot, stated that Hut 8’s decision will allow the miner to...

Bitcoin mining causing health issues in Texas residents

Texas is rapidly becoming a Bitcoin mining hub, butresidents of local towns are experiencing hearing issues, headaches, dizziness, and sleep disturbance. The conflict between the economic interests of Bitcoin (BTC) mining in Texas and the quality of life of its residents is escalating, underscoring the need for comprehensive policy solutions. Texas is home to 10 out of the 34 major Bitcoin...