The post NVIDIA Faces Class Action Over Alleged Hidden Crypto Mining Revenue appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

A U.S. federal court has allowed a class-action lawsuit against Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang to move forward over claims the company hid crypto mining-related GPU sales.  Investors say more than $1 billion in revenue tied to crypto miners was not clearly disclosed. Court Allows Nvidia Crypto Revenue Lawsuit to Proceed According to the court …

The post Bitcoin Miners Are Losing $20,000 Per Coin, So Why Have They Stopped Selling? appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Bitcoin is trading at $68,247 at the time of writing, roughly $20,000 below what it costs to mine a single coin. Crude oil has surged 51% in a month to nearly $100 a barrel, pushing electricity costs – miners’ largest operational expense – higher at exactly the wrong time. The numbers are difficult, and they …

The post How Bitcoin Mining in Iran Can Cost Just $1,320 and Sell for $68,000 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

As Bitcoin mining gets more expensive around the world, one country stands out for the opposite reason: Iran. In early 2026, the estimated cost to mine one Bitcoin in Iran is around $1,320. At the same time, Bitcoin is trading near $68,000. That huge gap has sparked talk of a possible 50x return compared to …

The post Tether Enters Bitcoin Mining With Open-Source MiningOS appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Tether has officially entered the Bitcoin mining infrastructure space with the launch of MiningOS (MOS), an open-source operating system designed to simplify, enhance transparency, and scale Bitcoin mining. The stablecoin issuer states that the move is designed to lower entry barriers for miners and promote greater decentralization across the Bitcoin network. Ending Reliance on Closed …

The post Turkmenistan Legalizes Crypto Mining and Exchanges From 2026 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Turkmenistan, a small country with about 7.6 million people and very limited control over the internet, has officially legalized cryptocurrency mining and exchanges since January 2026. The decision is aimed at attracting fresh investment and reducing dependence on gas exports, while keeping tight rules on who can operate and how crypto can be used. Turkmenistan …

The post Russia’s New Crypto Law Could Send Unregistered Miners to Prison for 5 Years appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Russia is tightening its grip on crypto mining and this time, the consequences are serious. Just weeks after officially legalizing cryptocurrency mining, the Russian Ministry of Justice has proposed new criminal penalties targeting miners who operate outside the system. If approved, illegal crypto mining could carry fines, forced labor, and even prison sentences of up …

The post Solo Bitcoin Miner Beats 1‑in‑180 Million Odds to Win $284K In Block Reward appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

A solo Bitcoin miner has just hit a jackpot after surprisingly mining block 927474, securing a 3.133 BTC reward worth about $284,000. This win is almost like hitting a lottery, as the chance of success is nearly 1-in-180 million due to heavy competition from large mining farms. This rare success comes as Bitcoin trades above …

The post Illegal Crypto Mining Costs Malaysia US$1.11B, TNB Confirms Massive Power Theft appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Malaysia is dealing with one of its most expensive crypto-linked problems yet.  The country’s national utility firm, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), confirmed it has lost US$1.11 billion in electricity to illegal crypto mining operations over the last five years – a figure large enough to be a national concern. 13,827 Premises Caught Stealing Power The …

The post New Hampshire Puts Crypto Mining Bill on Hold After Public Concerns appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

New Hampshire lawmakers have decided to slow down on a proposed law that would make crypto mining easier in the state. The bill, known as House Bill 639, drew mixed opinions and a surge of public comments, leading the Senate Commerce Committee to delay its approval. Lawmakers now plan to study the proposal further before …

The post France Considers Using Nuclear Power for Bitcoin Mining appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

France’s far-right National Rally party, Rassemblement National (RN), is preparing a bill to tap into the nation’s surplus nuclear energy to mine Bitcoin. The proposal, led by MP Aurélien Lopez‑Liguori, would run as a five‑year pilot program at nuclear plants like Flamanville.  The idea behind this initiative is that when power demand is low, nuclear …