Bitcoin Hashprice Nears 5-Month High After Record Difficulty Drop Since China Ban
Bitcoin’s hashprice has surged to its highest level since early February, rising above $58.5/PH/s following a 7.4% decline in network difficulty—the steepest drop since the aftermath of China’s 2021 mining ban. This arti...
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