Aoyon Ashraf

Aoyon Ashraf

Aoyon Ashraf is CoinDesk's managing editor for Breaking News. He spent almost a decade at Bloomberg covering equities, commodities and tech. Prior to that, he spent several years on the sellside, financing small-cap companies. Aoyon graduated from University of Toronto with a degree in mining engineering. He holds ETH and BTC, as well as ALGO, ADA, SOL, OP and some other altcoins which are below CoinDesk's disclosure threshold of $1,000.

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OLB Group Surges After Starting Bitcoin Mining Operation
The company expects to have a total of 1,000 miners in operation at its newly installed data center by the end of 2021.
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A close-up of one of Riot's mining rigs. (Riot Blockchain)
How Riot Plans to Add Hashrate Without Adding Miners
The bitcoin mining firm claims immersion-cooled technology will add more hashrate by raising the productivity of its existing machines.
A close-up of one of Riot's mining rigs. (Riot Blockchain)
The ESG Debate of Bitcoin Mining
Atlas Taps Compute North to Expand ESG-Focused Bitcoin Mining
The Singapore-based miner plans to expand its hashrate to 3.7 EH/s through a power deal starting in the first quarter of 2022.
The ESG Debate of Bitcoin Mining
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Argo Blockchain’s Texas Mining Facility Will Propel Shares Higher, Analysts Say
A slew of investment firms kicked off coverage, hitting the London-based cryptocurrency mining company with “buy” ratings.
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Hut 8 plant. (Hut 8)
Crypto Miners Are ‘Literally Printing Money,’ Says Wall Street Firm DA Davidson
The broker started research coverage of “top four” bitcoin mining stocks with a positive view on the industry for the near term.
Hut 8 plant. (Hut 8)
Cryptocurrency mining machines
Largest Bitcoin Mining Pool Blocks Internet Access From Mainland China
Keeping pace with China’s efforts to ban crypto-linked activities, Antpool is blocking users with mainland China IP addresses.
Cryptocurrency mining machines
Bitcoin mining machines
How a Startup Is Supplying a Whole City With Heat From Bitcoin Mining
North Vancouver, British Columbia, will be the world’s first city to be heated by bitcoin mining.
Bitcoin mining machines
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Bitcoin Mining After the China Ban: US Dominance Is Set to Continue
China has “missed the ball” as geopolitical certainty and access to cheap power and infrastructure will enable the U.S. to take more bitcoin mining market share.
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Stronghold Digital Mining Inc.,
Stronghold Digital Sets IPO Price at $16-$18 a Share
The Pennsylvania-based miner plans to sell about 5.9 million shares for acquisitions of mining rigs and power-generating assets.
Stronghold Digital Mining Inc.,
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China FUD Over Bitcoin Mining Is ‘Now Moot,’ Luxor Report Says
Bitcoin’s hashrate is expected to climb back near its all-time highs, potentially helping mining profitability, as China’s grip on the sector subsides.
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