The Unknown Giant: A First Look Inside BW, One of China's Oldest and Largest Miners

The Unknown Giant: A First Look Inside BW, One of China's Oldest and Largest Miners

BW, a dominant Chinese bitcoin mining company with approximately 8 percent of global mining power, is positioning itself to step out of the shadows of relative obscurity and into the spotlight - a spotlight powered by efficient, clean and incredibly inexpensive hydroelectricity. Not only is it preparing to take a more active role on the Bitcoin world....


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