Bitcoin miner debt surges 500% as miners beef up for the hashrate fight
Bitcoin miners have taken on $12.7 billion in debt as they invest in new rigs and AI infrastructure to stay competitive in the global hashrate race.
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Bitcoin miners have taken on $12.7 billion in debt as they invest in new rigs and AI infrastructure to stay competitive in the global hashrate race.
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