Price Report: Bitcoin is Dominating Argentina
Another small rise is in the books. Following a drop to $639, the price of bitcoin has jumped up to about $645 at press time. At first glance, this appears to be a meaningless rise. Just a few dollars, nothing to scream and shout about, but considering the circumstances surrounding the halving that has now officially taken place, the results are something to celebrate. The price of bitcoin fell about 5 percent at midday on Saturday, slumping to the $620 range. This drop was only temporary, though, as just a few hours later the price rose by an additional $20, causing everyone to breathe a....
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Institutional miners and hobbyists alike are taking advantage of energy subsidies to cash in. While the broader crypto market suffers through a painful slump, a new report today indicates that Bitcoin miners in Argentina are thriving as they take advantage of convoluted energy policies. A report from Bloomberg republished in the Buenos Aires Times says that residential mining is picking up due to a mix of factors, including currency controls, energy subsidies, and rampant inflation. The favorable mix of conditions has even brought in international attention as Canadian mining company....