Bitcoin Miners Are In Distress

In late spring of 2021, China banned all bitcoin mining as part of an ongoing crackdown on crypto in the country.  In response, many Chinese miners packed their bags, and headed to the Lone Star state of Texas. Texas offered a relaxed approach to regulation, a unique power grid, and attractive energy prices - all things that seemed ideal for miners looking for a new home. Until 2022. 

The situation in Texas is complicated, to say the least. That unique energy grid is prone to power outages. Extreme temperatures mean keeping expensive mining equipment cool is a challenge. And crypto miners are facing financial difficulties brought on by declining Bitcoin prices. 

Bloomberg reporter David Pan and Ethan Vera, COO & Co-Founder of Luxor Technology, both attended a recent Bitcoin mining conference in Miami. They join this episode to share some takeaways from the conference and how miners hope to survive this complicated crypto winter.

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