While Bitcoin price starts 2022 with a slump, mining difficulty is on the rise
Bitcoin difficulty for miners has been increasing to all-time high levels this year amidst price volatility.
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Bitcoin difficulty for miners has been increasing to all-time high levels this year amidst price volatility.
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This mining story adds another data point to the current market tape and is useful when read alongside nearby source coverage.
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