Important note: This blog post is strictly educational . Over the years, bitcoin mining has evolved. It grew from a niche activity into a green energy innovation. Pieter Voogt, a Bitcoiner, Entrepreneur and the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Pantheon Mining, shared insights on the future potential of Bitcoin mining. Pieter's journey into Bitcoin started during the ICO boom. His interest in cryptocurrency was triggered by developers colleagues at his company. Eventually due to his curiosity,...

IntroductionDisclaimer: This blog post was co-authored by Marilyn Bakboord and Suriyaa Sundararuban as part of the Bitcoin Talents Program at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. The insights and opinions shared here are intended to inform and engage the public.This blog post does not constitute financial advice. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research before making any investment decisions.Bitcoin mining has long been a lightning rod for debates about energy consumption and...

Bitcoin mining is the process of ordering transactions and adding them to the blockchain, a decentralized digital ledger, while also releasing new bitcoins into circulation. This process relies on solving complex mathematical algorithms using advanced computers and ensuring the security and integrity of the bitcoin network. Many often criticize bitcoin mining for its high energy consumption. In 2023, the bitcoin network consumed an estimated 127 terawatt-hours (TWh) of energy annually. This i...

Globally there is much going on when it comes to bitcoin. In El Salvador bitcoin is legal tender, India made bitcoin a taxable asset. In Lugano, many merchants accept bitcoin and municipal taxes can be paid with it. All these new options and opportunities go hand in hand with new local regulations. If you’re a beginner to bitcoin and based in Europe you might already know that MiCA, which stands for Markets in Crypto-Assets, is Europe’s regulatory framework. Though MiCA has a focus on all cry...

It’s January 2025, and when it comes to bitcoin, times are quite exciting, to say the least. According to asset manager Fidelity, 2025 will likely be the year that nation states will acquire bitcoin. Due to macroeconomic challenges, holding bitcoin on the balance sheet may be a hedge against financial instability for some countries. Pro-crypto president-elect Trump might also be a motivator for other governments to invest in bitcoin. Last December, we saw bitcoin reaching a new all time high ...