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NYDIG Buys Alcoa's Massena East Smelter for Bitcoin Mining Operations

NYDIG Buys Alcoa's Massena East Smelter for Bitcoin Mining Operations

NYDIG is acquiring Alcoa's dormant 435 MW Massena East smelter in New York, signaling a major shift in how industrial energy assets get repurposed.

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Alcoa Selling Massena Smelter to NYDIG for Bitcoin Mining as Energy Demand Surges

Alcoa Selling Massena Smelter to NYDIG for Bitcoin Mining as Energy Demand Surges

Alcoa's sale of its idle Massena East smelter to NYDIG marks another aluminum facility converted to Bitcoin mining amid rising energy competition.

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Bitcoin Hits $78,000 and Your Lightning Node Can Now Capitalize on Higher Transaction Volume

Bitcoin Hits $78,000 and Your Lightning Node Can Now Capitalize on Higher Transaction Volume

Bitcoin's surge past $78,000 brings elevated Lightning Network activity. Here's how node operators can optimize routing and liquidity to capture more fees.

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What Kraken's $550M Bitnomial Buy Means for Bitcoin Derivatives

What Kraken's $550M Bitnomial Buy Means for Bitcoin Derivatives

Payward's $550M acquisition of Bitnomial gives Kraken full CFTC licensing for Bitcoin derivatives trading. Here's what it means for the market.

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Bitcoin Communities: Finding Your Local Bitcoin Hub

Bitcoin Communities: Finding Your Local Bitcoin Hub

Discover how to find Bitcoin meetups, embassies, and community spaces near you. Local hubs offer education, networking, and support through market cycles.

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Supporting Bitcoin Development During Market Downturns

Supporting Bitcoin Development During Market Downturns

How nonprofits like OpenSats sustain Bitcoin open-source development when markets crash, and why this funding matters for long-term security.

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How Bitcoin Businesses Handle Treasury Accounting in 2025

How Bitcoin Businesses Handle Treasury Accounting in 2025

Learn how companies account for Bitcoin on balance sheets in 2025, from FASB fair value rules to custody best practices and treasury management.

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Building Bitcoin Communities During Market Downturns

Building Bitcoin Communities During Market Downturns

Bear markets separate builders from speculators. Here's how physical spaces and digital communities keep Bitcoin adoption growing when prices fall.

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ETF Outflows Signal Bitcoin Shift: Mining Still Profits

ETF Outflows Signal Bitcoin Shift: Mining Still Profits

Bitcoin ETFs see $4.5B in outflows since early 2026, but professional miners remain profitable. Here's what the data actually tells us.

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Best Bitcoin Custody Solutions for Institutions in 2024

Best Bitcoin Custody Solutions for Institutions in 2024

Compare top institutional Bitcoin custody providers including Fidelity, Coinbase, BitGo, and multi-institution models like Onramp.

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Building Bitcoin Apps During Market Uncertainty

Building Bitcoin Apps During Market Uncertainty

Market downturns are challenging, but they're also when serious Bitcoin developers build. Here's how to approach app development in 2026.

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Lightning Network: Bitcoin's Shield Against Volatility

Lightning Network: Bitcoin's Shield Against Volatility

How Bitcoin's Lightning Network enables instant, low-cost payments that work regardless of price swings, with $1.17B monthly volume proving real utility.

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Tether Launches Open-Source Mining OS, Joining a Growing Movement to Decentralize Bitcoin Mining

Tether Launches Open-Source Mining OS, Joining a Growing Movement to Decentralize Bitcoin Mining

Tether's MiningOS brings open-source software to Bitcoin mining operations. Here's what it means alongside alternatives like Bitaxe and Block's Proto Rig.

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Tether Open Sources Mining OS: What It Means for Bitcoin Miners

Tether Open Sources Mining OS: What It Means for Bitcoin Miners

Tether released its Mining OS as open-source software. Here's what it offers, how it compares to alternatives, and who stands to benefit.

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Building Lightning Apps: Open Source Tools for 2024

Building Lightning Apps: Open Source Tools for 2024

A practical guide to the best open-source tools for building Lightning Network applications in 2024, from node implementations to testing frameworks.

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Corporate Bitcoin Adoption: The Treasury Tools Making It Possible

Corporate Bitcoin Adoption: The Treasury Tools Making It Possible

Corporate Bitcoin holdings hit 1.3M BTC in 2025. Here's how treasury management tools enable institutional adoption with security and governance.

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Tether's MiningOS vs DIY: What Actually Makes Sense for Bitcoin Mining in 2024

Tether's MiningOS vs DIY: What Actually Makes Sense for Bitcoin Mining in 2024

Comparing Tether's free MiningOS against traditional DIY mining setups. What works, what doesn't, and how to secure your rewards.

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Building Through Bear Markets: Bitcoin Co-Working Spaces

Building Through Bear Markets: Bitcoin Co-Working Spaces

Dedicated Bitcoin workspaces are emerging as hubs for builders during crypto downturns. Here's how they operate and why they matter.

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What Is a Fedimint Guardian and How to Run One With Fedi

What Is a Fedimint Guardian and How to Run One With Fedi

Fedimint Guardians are community-trusted nodes that enable private Bitcoin custody. Here's what they do and how Fedi makes running one accessible.

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How Oil and Gas Producers Are Mining Bitcoin With Gas They Used to Burn

How Oil and Gas Producers Are Mining Bitcoin With Gas They Used to Burn

Oil producers now convert wasted flare gas into Bitcoin mining power, cutting emissions up to 63% while earning $12/mcf vs $3 via pipelines.

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