Bitcoin2026-09-27 09:03:23Bitcoin 7-day average hashrate falls to a three-week low as miner reserves drop by 1,530 BTCBitcoin’s seven-day average hashrate has fallen to its lowest level in three weeks, while miner reserves declined by 1,530 BTC, according to Techub, citing Crypto.news. The report also said the Puell Multiple rose to 1.13. It added that a drop in hashrate is usually linked to miners adjusting their activity in response to operating costs or market conditions. The update points to simultaneous changes in network computing power, miner-held balances, and a commonly watched mining indicator, without giving a more specific timeframe beyond the three-week low reference.200
Bitcoin BLAKE2026-09-21 11:39:50Bitcoin BLAKE2b plans 45-day unlock delay for newly mined coinsBitcoin BLAKE2b developers are planning a change that would delay miners from unlocking newly mined coins for 45 days, according to Bitcoin.com. The update is scheduled to take effect at block height 973440. The chain forked from Bitcoin on Aug. 8, and its native token, BTCB2, has also been labeled on some trading platforms as Bitcoin BLAKE2b, Bitcoin BIP-110, or XBT. Developer Luke Dashjr said some BLAKE2b mining pools are "attacking" the network. After the fork, the chain kept Bitcoin's difficulty setting and produced only about eight blocks in its first 22 days before resuming normal operation through the activation of BLAKE2b hashing and a difficulty adjustment. BTCB2 is down 84% from its September high of $1,799 and has traded around $270 to $315 in recent hours. The chain is still not listed by most trading platforms, CoinGecko, or CoinMarketCap, while exchange Neoxa has said it will support the upcoming soft fork.350
Bitcoin2026-09-21 09:34:57Bitcoin Hashrate Turns Higher Again as Miner Activity RecoversBitcoin network hashrate has resumed an upward move after a recent decline, according to data cited by CryptoQuant. The shift points to a recovery in miner activity on the network. BlockBeats reported the update on Sept. 21. The source material did not provide additional figures or a longer time frame for the change, and no further on-chain metrics were disclosed in the brief. The report focused on the directional move in hashrate and its indication that miner participation had improved after a period of weakness.290
Bitcoin2026-09-19 07:10:35Bitcoin mining difficulty rises 4.16% to 127.45TBitcoin’s mining difficulty increased 4.16% to 127.45T on Sept. 19 at block height 967680, according to data from CloverPool, formerly BTC.com. The adjustment comes as the network’s seven-day average hashrate stands at 943.25 EH/s. Bitcoin automatically recalibrates mining difficulty every 2,016 blocks, or roughly once every two weeks, to keep block production close to one block every 10 minutes. A higher difficulty reading usually points to growth in network computing power, either from additional miners coming online or from existing operators upgrading their machines. The latest adjustment reflects that mechanism at work, with the protocol responding to changes in aggregate hashrate rather than any manual intervention.500
Bitcoin minin2026-09-15 11:49:46Ethiopia Cuts Power Supply to Bitcoin Miners by Three-QuartersBloomberg reported that Ethiopia has cut electricity supplied to the Bitcoin mining industry by three-quarters after inflows into the country’s hydropower dams fell sharply due to the El Niño weather pattern. The move puts pressure on a sector that had become a meaningful source of income for the state utility. Data cited in the report showed that Bitcoin mining companies contributed 35% of Ethiopian Electric Power Corp’s revenue in the last fiscal year. At the same time, their power consumption accounted for nearly one-third of the country’s total generation capacity of 9,730 megawatts. That combination highlights how large the mining sector had become within Ethiopia’s electricity system. The large-scale power curbs could deal a heavy blow to local mining operations, according to the report. The development points to the vulnerability of energy-intensive mining businesses in markets where hydropower output can shift with weather conditions.610
Ethiopia2026-09-15 11:49:53Ethiopia cuts power supply to Bitcoin miners by three-quartersEthiopia has cut electricity supplied to the Bitcoin mining sector by 75%, according to a Bloomberg-cited report carried by BlockBeats on Sept. 15. The move follows a sharp drop in inflows to the country’s hydroelectric dams, which the report linked to the El Niño weather pattern. The figures cited in the report show how significant the sector has become for the national power utility. Over the past fiscal year, Bitcoin mining companies accounted for 35% of revenue at Ethiopian Electric Power Corp. At the same time, their electricity consumption represented nearly one-third of the country’s total generating capacity of 9,730 megawatts. The reduction in supply points to mounting pressure on mining operations in Ethiopia, where power availability is closely tied to hydropower conditions. Bloomberg’s account, as cited by BlockBeats, said the large-scale restrictions could deal a serious blow to local miners’ operations.610
Sweden2026-09-08 16:54:40Sweden seeks $56 million back from six crypto mining companies over invalid tax reliefSwedish tax authorities have issued clawback notices totaling $56 million to six cryptocurrency mining companies after previously claimed tax relief was deemed invalid. The update was carried by Techub News, citing Crypto Briefing. The case centers on tax benefits that regulators no longer recognize as valid, putting the affected miners on the hook for repayment. The move also points to tighter scrutiny of the crypto mining sector, not only in Sweden but across a broader global regulatory setting. According to the report, the action could affect how mining companies handle operations and shape future investment decisions tied to the business.800
Bitcoin2026-09-06 07:07:01Bitcoin Miner Holdings See Largest Weekly Increase in Two Weeks, Reach 1.1919 Million BTCAs of 14:00 on September 5, bitcoin miner holdings stood at approximately 1.1919 million BTC, up 261 BTC from a week earlier, marking the first weekly increase of this magnitude since August 26. The 7-day average hashrate rose to 934 million TH/s, while the Bitcoin Puell Multiple increased to 1.00.750
