Podcasts about Merv

Bitcoin mining stock prices surged this week, Bitdeer released its latest ASIC miner, the SEALMINER A3, and more bitcoin mining news on this week's Mining Pod news roundup. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Matt Williams, the head of financial services at Luxor, joins Will and Colin to dive into this week's bitcoin mining news, including a massive bitcoin mining stock rally, Nvidia's $5 billion investment into Intel, and Bitdeer's new SEALMINER A3 ASIC miner series. Plus, Matt teases a new energy market product coming soon from Luxor, and we examine NAKA's brutal stock crash after its PIPE equity unlock. **Notes:** • Bitcoin's difficulty jumped 4.9% and 4.6% back-to-back • Nvidia invested $5 billion stake in Intel chips • NAKA stock crashed from $25 to $1.40 this year • New A3 miner delivers 290 TH at 12.5 J/TH Timestamps: 00:00 Start 05:17 Stocks are ripping, why? 10:46 NVIDIA invests in Intel 19:01 Bitdeer A3 launch 24:16 Luxor Forward and Energy Markets 31:54 Cry Corner: NAKA is down bad

Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Matt Williams, the head of financial services at Luxor, joins Will and Colin to dive into this week's bitcoin mining news, including a massive bitcoin mining stock rally, Nvidia's $5 billion investment into Intel, and Bitdeer's new SEALMINER A3 ASIC miner series. Plus, Matt teases a new energy market product coming soon from Luxor, and we examine NAKA's brutal stock crash after its PIPE equity unlock. **Notes:** • Bitcoin's difficulty jumped 4.9% and 4.6% back-to-back • Nvidia invested $5 billion stake in Intel chips • NAKA stock crashed from $25 to $1.40 this year • New A3 miner delivers 290 TH at 12.5 J/TH Timestamps: 00:00 Start 05:17 Stocks are ripping, why? 10:46 NVDIA invests in Intel 19:01 Bitdeer A3 launch 24:16 Luxor Forward and Energy Markets 31:54 Cry Corner: NAKA is down bad

Økonomiprofessor Nina Smith fortæller om sin bog Overskudskvinder (skrevet med Anne-Mette Barfod), de økonomiske regnemodeller, velfærdsstatens betydning for ligestilling og hvorfor drømmen om lavere arbejdstid eller ‘livet i Bulderby' kan true både velfærdsstaten og ligestillingen. Vært: Alex Arash Sand Alsing Kalaee

Bitcoin mining stock investor and hedge fund manager Mike Alfred slings his opinions on IREN, public miners, and AI on the latest Mining Pod. Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Mike Alfred, founder of Alpine Fox LP and a non‑executive director at IREN, joins us to talk about Bitcoin mining economics, AI‑GPU arbitrage, the importance of owning physical infrastructure, and how his permanent‑capital fund navigates massive drawdowns while staying contrarian in a hype‑driven market. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:51 Alpine Fox Fund 07:26 IREN allocation 10:26 Why invest in IREN? 16:10 Why post on social? 20:16 Cleanspark 20:44 Binance 25:26 Memetic investing 32:39 Breaking news 36:34 Drawdowns

Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Mike Alfred, founder of Alpine Fox LP and a non‑executive director at IREN, joins us to talk about Bitcoin mining economics, AI‑GPU arbitrage, the importance of owning physical infrastructure, and how his permanent‑capital fund navigates massive drawdowns while staying contrarian in a hype‑driven market. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:51 Alpine Fox Fund 07:26 IREN allocation 10:26 Why invest in IREN? 16:10 Why post on social? 20:16 Cleanspark 20:44 Binance 25:26 Memetic investing 32:39 Breaking news 36:34 Drawdowns

Tether had a big win in court this week against Swan, and Bitmain is under the eye of the U.S. government.  Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway On the latest Mining Pod news roundup, Will and Mat discuss Bitcoin's 5 %+ difficulty jump, to Tether's courtroom win over Swan, GOP calls for a CFIUS review of Bitmain, AI's creeping impact on hashrate, and the claim that Ocean Pool's CEO Luke Dashjar earns $750k a year. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:40 Difficulty Report 06:37 CIFR, other mining stocks rip 11:21 Tether eyes victory in UK High Court 17:02 Bitmain, Cango in US cross hairs 24:14 Cry Corner: Is Luke Dashjr rich?!

Click Here To Join the BitAxe Giveaway On the latest Mining Pod news roundup, Will and Mat discuss Bitcoin's 5 %+ difficulty jump, to Tether's courtroom win over Swan, GOP calls for a CFIUS review of Bitmain, AI's creeping impact on hashrate, and the claim that Ocean Pool's CEO Luke Dashjar earns $750k a year. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:40 Difficulty Report 06:37 CIFR, other mining stocks rip 11:21 Tether eyes victory in UK High Court 17:02 Bitmain, Cango in US cross hairs24:14 Cry Corner: Is Luke Dashjr rich?!

I denne episode af Sange om Merværdi snakker værterne Lasse Skou Lindstad og Alex Arash Sand Alsing Kalaee om to rapporter, der berører fortidens og nutidens imperialisme. Først kigger de på Thomas Piketty og Gastón Nievas working paper “Unequal exchange and north-south relations: Evidence from global trade flows and the world balance of payments 1800-2025”, der viser hvordan det globale nord har udbyttet og begrænset udviklingsmulighederne for det globale syd. Herefter vender de blikket mod imperialismen nuværende form med en rapport om det vestligt-støttede folkedrab i Gaza. Francesca Albanese, der er FN's menneskerettighedsrapportør i Israel/Palæstina, har skrevet ”From economy of occupation to economy of genocide”, der dokumenterer hvordan dele af erhvervslivet understøtter og tjener penge på folkemord. Hun nævner bl.a. at danske Mærsk spiller en afgørende rolle i at foretage våbentransport fra USA til Israel, og hun opfordre til omgående sanktioner mod Israel samt retsforfølgelse af erhvervsledere og virksomheder for brud på menneskerettighederne. Links til rapporterne: Piketty og Nievas Working Paper om det ulige bytte mellem det globale nord og globale syd: https://wid.world/document/unequal-exchange-and-north-south-relations-evidence-from-global-trade-flows-and-the-world-balance-of-payments-1800-2025-world-inequality-lab-working-paper-2025-11/ Rapport fra menneskerettighedsrapportør Francesca Albanese om folkedrabets økonomi: https://www.un.org/unispal/document/a-hrc-59-23-from-economy-of-occupation-to-economy-of-genocide-report-special-rapporteur-francesca-albanese-palestine-2025/

In our 50th episode, we chat to Panthers five-eighth Blaize Talagi. Plus Troy and Nathan review the Merv Cartwright Medal, and preview the Finals showdown between Penrith and the Warriors. And the boys give their verdict on Teddy Swims being announced as this year's Grand Final entertainment.

You may not realize it, but that bitcoin ATM at your corner store is probably bringing in some serious cash. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Brandon Mintz, CEO of Bitcoin Depot joins Colin to talk about building the largest Bitcoin ATM network in North America with 9,000+ machines. They discuss how the Bitcoin ATM business model works, why someone would buy bitcoin from an ATM rather than an exchange, why Bitcoin ATMs tend to have premiums, and what areas the company may explore for expansion. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Bitcoin Depot has 9,000+ ATMs across 3 countries • Q2 revenue up 6% YoY to $172.1M • 15% of US transactions still use cash • 1,700 ATMs ready for deployment Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:16 Founding Bitcoin Depot 05:58 The first BTC ATM? 07:14 Current revenue growth 09:52 Establishing an ATM location 11:54 Deciding ATM locations 16:01 Profit sharing w/ locations 17:33 Convincing locations 19:31 Are ATMs not price sensitive? 22:21 Operating expenses 23:26 ATM user profile 25:45 Price premium 28:59 Revenue valuation 31:46 Expansion 32:27 European market 32:59 Treasury strategy 35:20 Treasury company frothy market 36:57 Regulation changes

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Brandon Mintz, CEO of Bitcoin Depot joins Colin to talk about building the largest Bitcoin ATM network in North America with 9,000+ machines. They discuss how the Bitcoin ATM business model works, why someone would buy bitcoin from an ATM rather than an exchange, why Bitcoin ATMs tend to have premiums, and what areas the company may explore for expansion. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Bitcoin Depot has 9,000+ ATMs across 3 countries • Q2 revenue up 6% YoY to $172.1M • 15% of US transactions still use cash • 1,700 ATMs ready for deployment Timestamps: 00::00 Start 03:16 Founding Bitcoin Depot 05:58 The first BTC ATM? 07:14 Current revenue growth 09:52 Establishing an ATM location 11:54 Deciding ATM locations 16:01 Profit sharing w/ locations 17:33 Convincing locations 19:31 Are ATMs not price sensitive? 22:21 Operating expenses 23:26 ATM user profile 25:45 Price premium 28:59 Revenue valuation 31:46 Expansion 32:27 European market 32:59 Treasury strategy 35:20 Treasury company frothy market 36:57 Regulation changes

Block is most well known for its point of sale hardware. But now they are gunning for the bitcoin mining market. Welcome back to The Mining Pod! On today's bonus edition, Perry Hothi from Block joins us to talk about Proto's new ASIC miner, Rig. We dive deep into the technical specs, modular hashboard design, open-source mining software, and how Block plans to compete in a hardware market dominated by Bitmain. Perry explains Rig's data center-inspired features and Block's broader Bitcoin ecosystem strategy. Notes: • 14.1 joules per hash efficiency rating • 12kW power consumption per unit • 96-124 chips per configuration • Swappable hashboard design • Single phase power that helps balance all three phases • Two fans per three hash boards design Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:31 Specs: Jules per Terahash 05:18 Form Factor 12:03 Colorado Air Filter 13:05 Hashboard Swapping 17:28 Under clocking (operating range) 18:54 Block ecosystem 21:22 Competitors 23:42 Cleanspark 24:11 Next Gen

On today's roundup, we have an ASIC market update from Luxor, plus American Bitcoin's debut on public markets and why one investor wants to put the freeze on the Core Scientific-CoreWeave deal. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Will with Luxor's ASIC Trading Desk Senior Account Manager Sarah Tang about the ASIC market landscape, including how tariffs are impacting pricing, demand, and futures orders, plus the most popular ASIC models currently. For news, they cover American Bitcoin's volatile Nasdaq debut, JonesResearch pumping the brakes on its IREN rating, and Core Scientific's largest active investors imploring others to vote no on the CoreWeave acquisition. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:**     50 % tariff on Chinese rigs     22 % tariff on SE Asian rigs     Difficulty target  for 1 ZH/s = 139.7 T hashes     Hash price ≈ $53.8 /TH/day     American Bitcoin surged to $13/share, fell to $6.38 Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:17 Difficulty Report by Luxor 04:33 American Bitcoin public listing 07:10 ASIC prices 17:10 Cleanspark 17:39 Jones Research downgrades IREN 22:50 Cry Corner: Two Seas Capital

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Will with Luxor's ASIC Trading Desk Senior Account Manager Sarah Tang about the ASIC market landscape, including how tariffs are impacting pricing, demand, and futures orders, plus the most popular ASIC models currently. For news, they cover American Bitcoin's volatile Nasdaq debut, JonesResearch pumping the brakes on its IREN rating, and Core Scientific's largest active investors imploring others to vote no on the CoreWeave acquisition. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:**     50 % tariff on Chinese rigs     22 % tariff on SE Asian rigs     Difficulty target  for 1 ZH/s = 139.7 T hashes     Hash price ≈ $53.8 /TH/day     American Bitcoin surged to $13/share, fell to $6.38 Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:17 Difficulty Report by Luxor 04:33 American Bitcoin public listing 07:10 ASIC prices 17:10 Cleanspark 17:39 Jones Research downgrades IREN 22:50 Cry Corner: Two Seas Capital

Our guest, Cormint CEO James McAvity, makes the case that Bitcoin's low transaction fees should raise concerns.  Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, James McAvity, CEO of bitcoin miner Cormint, joins us to talk about a potential, looming existential crisis for Bitcoin: low transaction fee revenue. With transaction fees at only 2% of mining revenue, McAvity argues the current model is unsustainable as rewards halve every four years. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Transaction fees: 1/50th of total block rewards • 20GW mining capacity running 24/7 globally   • 70 basis points: current annual BTC issuance • $30-50K: cost per gigawatt hour electricity • 2036: block rewards drop to 8 basis points • $20T: potential future Bitcoin market cap Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:32 Is mining cooked? 08:05 Interpreting Satoshi's Goals 13:17 Hot mess or solid roadmap? 20:46 Cleanspark 21:15 Fees in a money protocol 25:44 truested intermediaries 31:42 Monero attack 38:39 Longterm bearish on mining? 44:59 What to do?

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, James McAvity, CEO of bitcoin miner Cormint, joins us to talk about a potential, looming existential crisis for Bitcoin: low transaction fee revenue. With transaction fees at only 2% of mining revenue, McAvity argues the current model is unsustainable as rewards halve every four years. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Transaction fees: 1/50th of total block rewards • 20GW mining capacity running 24/7 globally   • 70 basis points: current annual BTC issuance • $30-50K: cost per gigawatt hour electricity • 2036: block rewards drop to 8 basis points • $20T: potential future Bitcoin market cap Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:32 Is mining cooked? 08:05 Interpreting Satoshi's Goals 13:17 Hot mess or solid roadmap? 20:46 Cleanspark 21:15 Fees in a money protocol 25:44 truested intermediaries 31:42 Monero attack 38:39 Longterm bearish on mining? 44:59 What to do?

Merv and Nicki dive into the value (or lack thereof) of a formal education when it comes to art.

Reports suggest that ABTC could start trading as early as next month following its merger with Gryphon Digital. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, the crew digs into reports that ABTC could start trading as soon as September, how hashrate looks primed to rip, IREN's 4,200 GPU buy, and a surprising Ocean Pool hashrate reporting glitch.  Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:**     American Bitcoin aims Sep 2025 public debut.     Hash‑rate up ~5 % per Hash Rate Index.     Difficulty 44 % through adjustment period.     IREN financed $102 M for 8.5K GPUs.     Ocean Pool reported a false 300 EH/s spike. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:31 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:38 Gryphon and Hut 8 surge 13:13 ETPs reach March‐highs in outflows 19:44 IREN doubles GPU fleet 25:41 Cry Corner: OCEAN 300 EH/s bug

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, the crew digs into reports that ABTC could start trading as soon as September, how hashrate looks primed to rip, IREN's 4,200 GPU buy, and a surprising Ocean Pool hashrate reporting glitch.  Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:**     American Bitcoin aims Sep 2025 public debut.     Hash‑rate up ~5 % per Hash Rate Index.     Difficulty 44 % through adjustment period.     IREN financed $102 M for 8.5K GPUs.     Ocean Pool reported a false 300 EH/s spike. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:31 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:38 Gryphon and Hut 8 surge 13:13 ETPs reach March‐highs in outflows 19:44 IREN doubles GPU fleet 25:41 Cry Corner: OCEAN 300 EH/s bug

In this fascinating episode, Bryan welcomes back longtime friend and nuclear industry veteran Bill Nowicki to discuss a recently released document from DHS and NUSTL that provides new recommendations for HVAC operations during nuclear events. Bill brings over 40 years of nuclear experience, starting as a 19-year-old Navy nuclear operator (after being deemed "not ready for the grill" at Friendly's restaurant) and progressing through various roles, including lead engineer on critical control systems at nuclear facilities. Bill shares his journey from nuclear plant evaluator to leadership trainer, now working internationally to help nuclear professionals develop their skills. His current podcast, "The Nuclear Leader," continues this mission alongside his passion project, "Navigating Mental Illness: Parent Stories." Bill provides an accessible explanation of nuclear reactor operations, using the analogy that "contamination is the poop and radiation is the smell" to help listeners understand the difference between radioactive material and radiation itself. He walks through the three-barrier system in nuclear plants: fuel cladding, reactor coolant system, and containment structures. The discussion covers how fission works, the controlled chain reaction process, and what happens when these systems fail, using examples from Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima to illustrate different failure modes. The episode explores the current nuclear renaissance driven by AI data centers and industrial companies seeking clean baseload power. Bill explains how private industry is now directly funding nuclear projects, bypassing traditional utility structures, with companies like Microsoft and ExxonMobil investing billions in new nuclear facilities. This represents a dramatic shift from the post-Three Mile Island era when nuclear construction essentially stopped in the United States. The core discussion focuses on updated emergency guidance that reverses previous recommendations. Instead of the old "shelter in place and shut off your AC" advice, the new guidance suggests keeping HVAC systems running while eliminating outdoor air intake. This approach recognizes that modern, well-sealed buildings with high-efficiency filtration can provide better protection by maintaining positive pressure and filtering recirculated air rather than allowing uncontrolled infiltration. Bill and Bryan discuss how building characteristics dramatically affect the best response strategy. High-performance homes with tight construction, MERV 13+ filters, and controlled ventilation systems offer significant advantages, requiring only the ability to shut off outdoor air intake. Conversely, older, leaky buildings may still benefit from complete system shutdown to prevent contamination circulation. The conversation highlights how lessons learned during COVID-19 about airborne contamination and filtration directly apply to nuclear emergency preparedness, emphasizing the importance of case-by-case analysis rather than one-size-fits-all approaches. Topics Covered Nuclear industry career paths - From Navy nuclear training to civilian plant operations and leadership roles Basic nuclear physics - Fission process, chain reactions, and the difference between contamination and radiation Nuclear plant safety systems - Three-barrier containment approach and historical accident analysis Current nuclear renaissance - AI-driven power demand and private industry investment in new reactors Emergency preparedness evolution - How COVID-19 research influenced nuclear emergency HVAC guidance Building performance factors - Impact of construction quality, filtration, and ventilation design on safety HVAC system modifications - Importance of outdoor air shutoff capability and high-efficiency filtration Case-by-case response strategies - Why building characteristics determine optimal emergency procedures Podcasting journey - Early days of niche podcasting and building communities around specialized topics Leadership development - International nuclear industry training and professional development Personal stories - Navy submarine experiences and nuclear plant operational challenges   Here is the full document from the DHS: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML2425/ML24250A059.pdf Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, TicTacc Director of Business Development Michael Rhoden joins us to talk about the current state of the ASIC market in 2025, including the impact of tariffs on pricing and demand, Proto's ASIC miner launch, the rise of hydro cooling solutions, manufacturing shifts to the US, and how public miner pivots to AI/HPC are reshaping the mining hardware landscape. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Tariffs add 19% duty on Malaysian imports • S21 Plus best seller with hydro cooling • Proto rig weighs 120 pounds, 10-year life • US manufacturing capacity still limited • Bitcoin mining margins remain thin • Ethiopia halts new mining expansion Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:52 Proto miner thoughts? 04:23 Proto pricing 06:13 Consumer interest in Proto 07:32 Tariffs 10:19 Bitmain's markets 12:08 Hottest ASIC markets globally 15:34 Ethiopia market 17:12 China mining 19:34 Cooling trends 22:53 S21 oversupply? 26:48 AISC prices not in a bull run 29:08 HPC pivots 34:46 Mad in the USA 37:22 Auradine 41:00 Dynamic ASIC market 43:12 Wrap up

Hear about travel to Turkmenistan as the Amateur Traveler talks to Abdylla Geldiyev, Managing Director of Undiscovered Frontiers,  about an itinerary for one week in this seldom-visited country in Central Asia. Turkmenistan remains one of the least explored destinations in the world. From Ashgabat, a city of Guinness World Records and futuristic white marble architecture, to ancient Silk Road cities and surreal desert landscapes, this itinerary combines history, archaeology, and natural wonders. Why Visit Turkmenistan? Abdylla describes Turkmenistan as a country for seasoned travelers seeking the unusual: Surreal landscapes like Yangykala Canyon and the burning Darvaza gas crater Silk Road cities such as Merv and Konye-Urgench A capital city (Ashgabat) filled with world-record-breaking monuments, the largest indoor Ferris wheel, and the world's largest handmade carpet Rich traditions of Turkmen carpets and the legendary Akhal-Teke horses Sunday arrival in Ashgabat to experience the Tolkuchka-Basar, a sprawling Sunday market alive with carpets, animals, and handicrafts. Suggested One-Week Itinerary in Turkmenistan Days 1–3: Ashgabat and Surroundings ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-turkmenistan-2/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Luxor CEO Nick Hanson joins us to discuss TeraWulf's upsized convertible note and Google boosting its WULF stake to 14%, [Micro]Strategy's flip-flop on share dilution, Applied Digital's $3B North Dakota data center expansion, Riot shedding its Bitfarms stake below 5%, and the latest memecoin spectacle, Kanye West's Yeezy Money launch on Solana. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Hash price sits at $55/PH/day, down significantly • TeraWulf market cap hits $3.6B after Google deal • Applied Digital announces 280MW data center • Riot divests BitFarms stake below 5% • Yeezy coin reaches $2B market cap briefly • MicroStrategy changes dilution guidance rules Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:04 CEO stepping down 03:29 Mining only, no HPC 05:36 More management changes? 08:26 Operations & cashflow 12:36 Colorado Air Filter 16:21 ASIC purchases 19:06 Status of 10 exahash 22:08 Cleanspark 22:38 Debt & growth 27:31 Treasury strategy

Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Vuk Vuković, economist and co-founder of Oraculum Fund, joins us to talk about Jackson Hole expectations, Fed Chair Powell's next moves, Trump's pressure for rate cuts, tariff negotiations, and why Bitcoin now trades like a traditional risk asset. Vuković shares insights from his fund's unique crowd-sourced prediction methodology that accurately called Trump 2016 and Brexit. Fill out the Orca Survey! https://survey.oraclum.co.uk/ Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com NOTES: • Orca Fund grew from $700K to $75M in 2.5 years • Fund targets 30% annualized returns via volatility • US debt-to-GDP ratio now 120% vs 25% in 1970s • Markets pricing in September Fed rate cut • Bitcoin correlation with Nasdaq hurts hedge value • Gold replacing bonds in 60/40 portfolios Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:36 Vuk Vuković intro 03:36 Value of Volatility 05:02 Methodology 08:25 Jackson Hole Thoughts 11:14 Colorado Air Filter 12:15 Cutting rates 15:18 Powell Predictions 16:10 Companies Absorbing Tariffs 17:33 Equities Market 22:01 What's the Market Pricing In? 23:49 BTC September Dips 25:39 Prediction Markets 26:10 Cleanspark 26:38 Risk Assets 28:29 Gold 30:34 Hedging Strategy 31:59 Tariffs 35:58 Strategy of Rate Cuts 37:18 BTC Price Drop?

What does CleanSpark's leadership transition mean for the bitcoin miner?Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Harry Sudock from CleanSpark joins us to talk about the company's major leadership transition with CEO Zach Bradford's departure and Matt Schultz taking the helm. We dive into CleanSpark's impressive growth to 50 EH/s, their pure play mining strategy versus the industry's pivot to HPC/AI, and how they're managing a $680M convertible bond. Harry shares insights on fleet efficiency, power portfolio optimization, and the strategic optionality their strong cash flow provides. Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**CleanSpark hits 50 EH/s installed capacity$680M convertible bond raised in DecemberOver 1 gigawatt power under contractCEO transition after 6 years leadershipStrong cash flow drives optionalityCoinbase credit line for tactical movesTimestamps:00:00 Start02:04 CEO stepping down03:29 Mining only, no HPC05:36 More management changes?08:26 Operations & cashflow12:36 Colorado Air Filter16:21 ASIC purchases19:06 Status of 10 exahash22:08 Cleanspark22:38 Debt & growth27:31 Treasury strategy

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Harry Sudock from CleanSpark joins us to talk about the company's major leadership transition with CEO Zach Bradford's departure and Matt Schultz taking the helm. We dive into CleanSpark's impressive growth to 50 EH/s, their pure play mining strategy versus the industry's pivot to HPC/AI, and how they're managing a $680M convertible bond. Harry shares insights on fleet efficiency, power portfolio optimization, and the strategic optionality their strong cash flow provides.  Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** CleanSpark hits 50 EH/s installed capacity $680M convertible bond raised in December Over 1 gigawatt power under contract CEO transition after 6 years leadership Strong cash flow drives optionality Coinbase credit line for tactical moves Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:04 CEO stepping down 03:29 Mining only, no HPC 05:36 More management changes? 08:26 Operations & cashflow 12:36 Colorado Air Filter 16:21 ASIC purchases 19:06 Status of 10 exahash 22:08 Cleanspark 22:38 Debt & growth 27:31 Treasury strategy

In today's episode, Lisa Hickey and Darryl DeAngelis, a business developer at EBTRON with 40 years in the HVAC industry, discuss the critical aspects of indoor air quality (IAQ) that facility managers should monitor. They delve into various metrics such as VOCs, CO2 levels and particulate matter, emphasizing the importance of proper ventilation and filtration systems. They also share insights on demand control ventilation, the significance of MERV ratings and the impact of temperature and humidity on air quality.This episode is sponsored by ODP Business Solutions! Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! On today's bonus edition, Perry Hothi from Block joins us to talk about Proto's new ASIC miner, Rig. We dive deep into the technical specs, modular hashboard design, open-source mining software, and how Block plans to compete in a hardware market dominated by Bitmain. Perry explains Rig's data center-inspired features and Block's broader Bitcoin ecosystem strategy. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • 14.1 joules per hash efficiency rating • 12kW power consumption per unit • 96-224 chips per configuration • Swappable hashboard design • Single phase power that helps balance all three phases • Two fans per three hash boards design Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:31 Specs: Jules per Terahash 05:18 Form Factor 12:03 Colorado Air Filter 13:05 Hashboard Swapping 17:28 Under clocking (operating range) 18:54 Block ecosystem 21:22 Competitors 23:42 Cleanspark 24:11 Next Gen

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Proto is changing the game with its new ASIC miner, Rig, and MARA takes a majority stake in an AI/HPC company tied to France's government-run power provider. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Matt cover Proto's groundbreaking new ASIC miner, Terawulf's $3.7B Google-backed HPC deal, Ethiopia's bitcoin mining ban, and Monero's 51% attack. Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Proto Rig: 14.1 J/TH, 800 TH/s, swappable hashboards• Terra Wolf: $3.7B deal, Google 8% stake• Bitcoin hit $124K ATH, down to $117.9K• Hash price: $57.89 per PH/day• Mara acquires 64% stake in Exaion for $168M• Monero down 18% after miner attackTimestamps:00:00 Start03:09 Difficulty Report by Luxor08:02 Proto Event14:51 MARA stake in Exaion18:36 Cleanspark19:05 Terawulf 200 MW HPC deal23:15 Ethiopia mining ban27:24 Cry Corner- Monero 51% attack

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin Harper and Matt cover Proto's groundbreaking new ASIC miner, Terawulf's $3.7B Google-backed HPC deal, Ethiopia's bitcoin mining ban, and Monero's 51% attack.  Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Proto Rig: 14.1 J/TH, 800 TH/s, swappable hashboards • Terra Wolf: $3.7B deal, Google 8% stake • Bitcoin hit $124K ATH, down to $117.9K • Hash price: $57.89 per PH/day • Mara acquires 64% stake in Exaion for $168M • Monero down 18% after miner attack Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:09 Difficulty Report by Luxor 08:02 Proto Event 14:51 MARA stake in Exaion 18:36 Cleanspark 19:05 Terawulf 200 MW HPC deal 23:15 Ethiopia mining ban 27:24 Cry Corner- Monero 51% attack

In this episode from the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium, Brynn Cooksey, a home performance contractor from Michigan and technical training business owner, reveals how indoor air quality (IAQ) testing transformed his contracting business from a commodity service into a profitable specialty. Cooksey shares his proven methodology for turning IAQ into an "instant profit center" by implementing systematic testing on every service call. Cooksey opens with a striking reality check: according to the EPA, Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, yet indoor air quality is 2-5 times worse than outdoor air. This presents a massive opportunity for HVAC contractors, as he explains that consumers are already spending $10 billion annually on air quality products at big box stores - but they're treating symptoms rather than addressing root causes. His approach involves educating contractors on how to position themselves as the solution providers rather than letting customers self-diagnose with retail products. The presentation dives deep into six critical IAQ parameters that every contractor should measure: particles (especially dangerous PM 2.5), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, humidity, and temperature. Cooksey emphasizes his "test in, implement solution, test out" methodology, demonstrating how this systematic approach not only ensures customer satisfaction but also provides concrete proof of value delivered. He shares real-world examples, including a dramatic case where routine IAQ testing during a water heater service call revealed a cracked heat exchanger that could have been life-threatening. The episode concludes with extensive coverage of ventilation strategies, which Cooksey calls the "silver bullet" for IAQ improvement. He walks through the differences between supply-only, exhaust-only, and balanced ventilation systems, strongly advocating for Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) as the optimal solution. His practical approach includes using DOE's free REDCalc tool for proper ventilation sizing and emphasizes the importance of controlled ventilation over relying on natural air leakage - debunking the myth that "houses need to breathe." Topics Covered The IAQ Business Case: How testing indoor air quality on every service call creates new revenue streams and differentiates contractors in a commoditized market Six Critical IAQ Parameters: Detailed explanation of particles (PM 2.5), VOCs, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, humidity, and temperature - what they are, how to measure them, and health impacts Systematic Testing Methodology: The "test in, implement solution, test out" approach that provides measurable results and customer proof of value Particle Control Strategies: Source control, enhanced filtration (MERV 13-16), duct cleaning benefits, and duct sealing with Aeroseal technology Chemical and VOC Management: Understanding formaldehyde and benzene sources, proper storage techniques, and why PCO devices aren't recommended Carbon Monoxide Detection: The life-saving importance of testing every home, understanding chronic vs. acute exposure, and why standard CO detectors aren't sufficient Ventilation as the Silver Bullet: Comprehensive coverage of supply-only, exhaust-only, and balanced ventilation strategies, with strong emphasis on ERV systems Practical Implementation Tools: Using DOE's REDCalc tool for ventilation sizing, integrating IAQ testing into service calls, and customer communication strategies Real-World Case Studies: Multiple examples of IAQ testing uncovering dangerous conditions, from cracked heat exchangers to improper combustion appliance installation Building Science Integration: How IAQ testing leads to broader building performance improvements, including duct sealing, insulation, and equipment sizing corrections   Have a question that you want us to answer on the podcast? Submit your questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/hvacschool. Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium. Subscribe to our podcast on your iPhone or Android. Subscribe to our YouTube channel. Check out our handy calculators here or on the HVAC School Mobile App for Apple and Android

Oregon and Washington should be havens for bitcoin miners, but red tape and a lack of curtailment programs are holding the states back. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Beau Turner, the CEO and co-founder of Abundant Mines, joins us to talk about Pacific Northwest Bitcoin mining. Oregon and Washington have some of America's lowest power rates thanks to abundant hydropower, but there's less mining in the region than you might think. Beau explains the barriers keeping hashrate from the PNW, 9.9MW capacity limits, Oregon's burgeoning curtailment programs, AI competition for power, and how early miners "poisoned the well" in 2018.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Oregon industrial power: 6-8¢/kWh• Pacific NW has 200-500MW mining capacity• BPA limits sites to 9.9MW blocks• 100% bonus depreciation now available• Texas has several gigawatts vs PNWTimestamps00;00;00;00 Start00;03;28;00 Starting Abundant Mines00;08;59;09 Pacific Northwest Mining00;11;24;24 Why not more PNW mining?00;16;34;12 Industry prospects00;19;50;29 Smaller is better in PNW00;22;27;28 Hydro generation00;24;20;29 Cleanspark00;24;49;26 Oregon curtailment00;28;30;23 Power purchase agreements00;32;09;29 Bitcoin is for Everyone00;34;05;21 Changes since the halving00;36;44;25 Depreciating equipment00;41;57;05 ASIC prices00;46;20;21 Peak US hashrate?00;51;30;23 Wrap up

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Beau Turner, the CEO and co-founder of Abundant Mines, joins us to talk about Pacific Northwest Bitcoin mining. Oregon and Washington have some of America's lowest power rates thanks to abundant hydropower, but there's less mining in the region than you might think. Beau explains the barriers keeping hashrate from the PNW, 9.9MW capacity limits, Oregon's burgeoning curtailment programs, AI competition for power, and how early miners "poisoned the well" in 2018. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Oregon industrial power: 6-8¢/kWh • Pacific NW has 200-500MW mining capacity • BPA limits sites to 9.9MW blocks • 100% bonus depreciation now available • Texas has several gigawatts vs PNW Timestamps 00;00;00;00 Start 00;03;28;00 Starting Abundant Mines 00;08;59;09 Pacific Northwest Mining 00;11;24;24 Why not more PNW mining? 00;16;34;12 Industry prospects 00;19;50;29 Smaller is better in PNW 00;22;27;28 Hydro generation 00;24;20;29 Cleanspark 00;24;49;26 Oregon curtailment 00;28;30;23 Power purchase agreements 00;32;09;29 Bitcoin is for Everyone 00;34;05;21 Changes since the halving 00;36;44;25 Depreciating equipment 00;41;57;05 ASIC prices 00;46;20;21 Peak US hashrate? 00;51;30;23 Wrap up

No, China is not banning bitcoin mining again.Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, and Matt touch on Bitcoin's hashrate hitting an all-time high of 972 EH/s, Trump's proposed 100% semiconductor tariffs, false Chinabitcoin mining ban rumors, MicroStrategy's 2.5x NAV share issuance rule, and tracking down a $3.5B mining pool heist (now worth $14.5B!) four years later.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Hash rate reaches 972 EH/s all-time high• 1.4% difficulty adjustment expected • Hash price at $58 per PH/day• 100% semiconductor tariff proposed• China controls 13-14% of network hash• $3.5B mining pool heist now worth $14.5BTimestamps:00:00 Start02:36 Difficulty Report by Luxor07:41 Tariffs... again13:59 No, China is not banning bitcoin mining again21:56 MSTR will no longer issue equity under 2.5x mNAV33:25 Cry Corner: Mining pool heist

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, and Matt touch on Bitcoin's hashrate hitting an all-time high of 972 EH/s, Trump's proposed 100% semiconductor tariffs, false Chinabitcoin mining ban rumors, MicroStrategy's 2.5x NAV share issuance rule, and tracking down a $3.5B mining pool heist (now worth $14.5B!) four years later. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Hash rate reaches 972 EH/s all-time high • 1.4% difficulty adjustment expected  • Hash price at $58 per PH/day • 100% semiconductor tariff proposed • China controls 13-14% of network hash • $3.5B mining pool heist now worth $14.5B Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:36 Difficulty Report by Luxor 07:41 Tariffs... again 13:59 No, China is not banning bitcoin mining again 21:56 MSTR will no longer issue equity under 2.5x mNAV 33:25 Cry Corner: Mining pool heist

The BitAxe craze has sparked a whole new generation of pleb mining.Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Nolan and Donny join us to talk about the BitAxe pleb mining revolution, home mining setups, BitAxe device modifications, the lottery aspect of solo mining, heating applications, and why these small miners are becoming the best educational tool for understanding Bitcoin mining from the ground up.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Gamma miners run at 1.2 TH/s using 15-20W• Nerd QX++ delivers 4.8 TH/s stock performance• BitAxe costs under $100 per terahash• One in 260 million daily block chanceTimestamps:00:00 Start03:07 Nolan background05:35 BX Gamma miner07:10 Donny background11:15 Typical pleb miners19:26 Reasons for mining23:06 Cleanspark23:35 Heating Texas apartment28:09 Personal mining setups29:28 NerdQ Axe ++ (modification)45:41 Hardware talk55:35 Efficiency improvements57:27 Parasite Pool1:00:51 Wrap up

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Nolan and Donny join us to talk about the BitAxe pleb mining revolution, home mining setups, BitAxe device modifications, the lottery aspect of solo mining, heating applications, and why these small miners are becoming the best educational tool for understanding Bitcoin mining from the ground up. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Gamma miners run at 1.2 TH/s using 15-20W • Nerd QX++ delivers 4.8 TH/s stock performance • BitAxe costs under $100 per terahash • One in 260 million daily block chance Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:07 Nolan background 05:35 BX Gamma miner 07:10 Donny background 11:15 Typical pleb miners 19:26 Reasons for mining 23:06 Cleanspark 23:35 Heating Texas apartment 28:09 Personal mining setups 29:28 NerdQ Axe ++ (modification) 45:41 Hardware talk 55:35 Efficiency improvements 57:27 Parasite Pool 1:00:51 Wrap up

This summer's heat is pushing your HVAC system to the limit—and if your air filter isn't up to par, your system might be gasping for air. In this episode, Derek Cole breaks down the real impact of air filters on performance, energy bills, and system lifespan. Learn why the right MERV rating matters, how airflow can be choked by the wrong filter, and what options are best for homes with pets, allergies, or older units. Plus, hear Derek's no-BS advice on avoiding cheap filters and expensive mistakes.

MARA beat expectations for Q2, the SEC approves in-kind BTC ETFs, and Bitmain is shipping more raw materials to the U.S.Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Matt dive into Mara's Q2 earnings, the SEC's approval of in-kind Bitcoin ETF redemptions, Bitmain onshoring manufacturing to the US, and JPMorgan's prediction that pure play miners will outperform HPC hybrids as the field becomes oversaturated with AI pivots.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Mara revenue up 12% to $238.5M in Q2• Bitcoin at $118k with hash rate at 900 EH/s• Hash price around $58.70/PH/day• Fees represent only 1% of block subsidy• Bitmain shipped 187 tons of parts to US• SEC approves in-kind BTC ETFsTimestamps:00:00 Start02:24 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:21 MARA Q2 earnings call14:29 Cleanspark15:01 SEC in-kind Bitcoin ETF approval20:43 Bitmain is shipping in Antminer parts to the US28:30 Pure-play miners to outperform as HPC hybrids

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Matt dive into Mara's Q2 earnings, the SEC's approval of in-kind Bitcoin ETF redemptions, Bitmain onshoring manufacturing to the US, and JPMorgan's prediction that pure play miners will outperform HPC hybrids as the field becomes oversaturated with AI pivots. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Mara revenue up 12% to $238.5M in Q2 • Bitcoin at $118k with hash rate at 900 EH/s • Hash price around $58.70/PH/day • Fees represent only 1% of block subsidy • Bitmain shipped 187 tons of parts to US • SEC approves in-kind BTC ETFs Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:24 Difficulty Report by Luxor 06:21 MARA Q2 earnings call 14:29 Cleanspark 15:01 SEC in-kind Bitcoin ETF approval 20:43 Bitmain is shipping in Antminer parts to the US 28:30 Pure-play miners to outperform as HPC hybrids

Hive is expanding its Paraguay mining sites with a target of 25 EH/s by year's end.Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Aydin Kilic, CEO of Hive Blockchain joins us to talk about their plan to scale to 25 EH/s by year end, the Paraguay expansion using new Bitmain hydro units, the company's ATM funding strategy, and their pivot into HPC.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Scaling from 12 to 25 exahash by year end• 200MW Paraguay site bought for $400k/MW• 18% share dilution in Q1 from ATM usage• $500M mining margin target at 25 EH/s• 50% gross mining margins currently• $40M profit on Bitcoin pledge tradeTimestamps:00:00 Start03:02 NYC trip04:58 25 Exahash goal07:35 Surviving bear markets18:20 Fractal Bitcoin18:59 ATM24:05 Next steps 2025

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Aydin Kilic, CEO of Hive Blockchain joins us to talk about their plan to scale to 25 EH/s by year end, the Paraguay expansion using new Bitmain hydro units, the company's ATM funding strategy, and their pivot into HPC. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Scaling from 12 to 25 exahash by year end • 200MW Paraguay site bought for $400k/MW • 18% share dilution in Q1 from ATM usage • $500M mining margin target at 25 EH/s • 50% gross mining margins currently • $40M profit on Bitcoin pledge trade Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:02 NYC trip 04:58 25 Exahash goal 07:35 Surviving bear markets 18:20 Fractal Bitcoin 18:59 ATM 24:05 Next steps 2025

What miners need to know about tax changes in the Big Beautiful Bill, plus a 4.5 GW update on Project Stargate and last week's record $4.39 billion inflows into BTC and ETH exchange-traded products.Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsFILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, and Matt discuss Antalpha's CEO becoming the chair of Cango, how the Big Beautiful Bill affects bitcoin miners, OpenAI and Oracle's 4.5GW datacenter plans, last week's record crypto ETF inflows of $4.39B, and Joe McCann's Solana treasury SPAC.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Hashprice stable at $60/hash/day• Antalpha CEO now chair of Cango • BBB allows 100% equipment depreciation • OpenAI and Oracle plan 4.5GW data center• $4.39B crypto ETF inflows weeklyTimestamps:00:00 Start04:59 Anatalpha CEO → Cango chairman13:02 BBB impact on Bitcoin miners22:06 Fractal Bitcoin22:45 $4.39B in flows last week25:53 Stargate OpenAIOracle 4.5 GW29:10 SoftBank and OpenAI's $500 Billion AI Project36:33 Joe Mcann's fails after 80% drop

Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more:  https://t.me/blockspacenews FILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HERE Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, and Matt discuss Antalpha's CEO becoming the chair of Cango, how the Big Beautiful Bill affects bitcoin miners, OpenAI and Oracle's 4.5GW datacenter plans, last week's record crypto ETF inflows of $4.39B, and Joe McCann's Solana treasury SPAC. Subscribe to our newsletter!  **Notes:** • Hashprice stable at $60/hash/day • Antalpha CEO now chair of Cango  • BBB allows 100% equipment depreciation  • OpenAI and Oracle plan 4.5GW data center • $4.39B crypto ETF inflows weekly Timestamps: 00:00 Start 04:59 Anatalpha CEO → Cango chairman 13:02 BBB impact on Bitcoin miners 22:06 Fractal Bitcoin 22:45 $4.39B in flows last week 25:53 Stargate OpenAIOracle 4.5 GW 29:10 SoftBank and OpenAI's $500 Billion AI Project 36:33 Joe Mcann's fails after 80% drop

Actor and comedian Darrell Hammond joins Adam in studio to talk about his legendary run on Saturday Night Live and what it was like taking over for the iconic Don Pardo as the show's announcer. He reflects on the surreal experience of watching old sketches of himself, including a memorable one where he portrayed Bill Clinton on the phone with Saddam Hussein and Monica Lewinsky. He opens up about the challenges he faced during his time on SNL, and a harrowing story about getting arrested in the Bahamas and being left behind by a cruise ship. In the news, Mayhem and Adam react to Hunter Biden's explosive new interview where he claims President Biden took Ambien before the 2024 debate and defends his controversial painting sales. They also weigh in on Donald Trump's demand for the Washington Commanders to revert to their former team name, as well as Bill Cosby's shocking comments comparing Malcolm-Jamal Warner's death to the murder of his own son.Writer and comedy veteran Andy Cowan stops by to share stories from his time writing for Seinfeld and pitching ideas to Larry David. Adam reflects on how doing the opposite of his mother's advice led him to success, and he asks Andy whether Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David were playing exaggerated versions of themselves or just being authentic. Andy brings in a clip from The Merv Griffin Show, where he performed a spot-on Frank Sinatra impression, prompting a nostalgic discussion about Merv's legendary career. Adam closes the show by ranting about why it is so important to use a coaster on the podcast table.Get it on.FOR MORE WITH DARRELL HAMMOND:TOUR DATE:Comedy Works Denver - South at the Landmark - Friday (7/25) - Sunday(7/27)ONE MAN SHOW: CRAY - available on AudibleINSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @darrellchammondFOR MORE WITH JASON “MAYHEM” MILLER: INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: @mayhemmillerWEBSITE: www.mayhemnow.com FOR MORE WITH ANDY COWAN:PODCAST: ‘The Neurotic Vaccine with Andy Cowan and Dr. Scott Kopoian'WEBSITE: AndyCowan.netTWITTER: @AndyGCowanThank you for supporting our sponsors:BetOnlinetry.drinkbrez.com/CAROLLA/ and use code CAROLLA for a $5 credit and free shipping on your first orderoreillyauto.com/ADAMPluto.tvLIVE SHOWS: August 6 - Reno, NVAugust 7 - Portland, ORSeptember 12-13 - El Paso, TX (4 Shows)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

VanEck's Head of Digital Assets Research, Matthew Sigel, joins the podcast to discuss bitcoin treasury plays, CoreWeave's $9 billion bid for Core Scientific, and other hot trends in the Bitcoin equities realm.Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsFILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, VanEck's Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel joins us to talk about Core Scientific's massive $9B CoreWeave acquisition deal, whether Bitcoin treasury companies are getting too crowded with 30+ deals in pipeline, AI infrastructure pivots among miners, and if the crypto equity boom is here to stay.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Core Scientific $9B all-stock deal with CoreWeave• 850MW HPC/AI infrastructure potential capacity • US listed miners hit 31% global hash rate • 30,000+ Bitcoin bought by 15 treasury companies• Meta Planet trading at 5x Bitcoin NAV premium• $150M annual revenue target for Hut 8's AI businessTimestamps:00:00 Start02:55 Coreweave & Core Scientific07:40 Coreweave's BTC mining operation08:52 Volatility & Coreweave's stock price12:25 Fractal Bitcoin13:05 Future of pure BTC miners17:45 American Bitcoin20:54 What's keeping public miner stock prices suppressed?24:02 Too many treasury companies?29:58 International strategies35:45 Gamestop & Semler Scientific39:27 Bit Digital ETH pivot42:49 Cycle narrative

On this week's roundup, we cover Bit Digital's WhiteFiber IPO prospectus and public mine executive compensation. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsFILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin, Charlie, and Matt talk Bitcoin's surge to $123K and its impact on mining economics, Bit Digital's WhiteFiber IPO prospectus and pivot to an Ethereum treasury strategy, public miner executive compensation, BIT Mining's Ethiopia expansion, and the Mempool.space's "Baja Blast Summer" (i.e., ultra-low transaction fees).Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Bitcoin reached $123K all-time high• Hash price at $60 per petahash per day• Exec compensation $14.4M in 2024• Bit Digital raising $67.3M for ETH pivot• WhiteFiber IPO shows $47.6M 2024 HPC revenue• Ethiopia data centers use 30% of country's energy Timestamps:00:00 Start03:17 Difficulty Report by Luxor08:33 Fees are SO LOW!11:12 Bit Digital WhiteFiber S-114:21 Bit Digital ETH treasury22:09 Fractal Bitcoin22:48 VanEck: Executive Pay27:27 BIT Mining Ethiopian data center30:17 Cry Corner: Baja Blast Summer

The recently passed SB 6 in Texas will shake up how large loads connect to and manage power in Texas' ERCOT system. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire: Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsFILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council, joins us to talk about the newly signed Senate Bill 6 that completely overhauls interconnection and curtailment rules for large loads over 75MW on the Texas grid. We cover the four primary pillars of this legislation, why the 4CP program changes could be more consequential than other provisions, and how this affects Bitcoin miners versus AI data centers.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• ERCOT expects 150GW growth by 2030 vs 120GW realistic• 4CP minimum transmission charge could add 1¢/kWh• 25,000MW of solar now on Texas grid vs near zero 5 years ago• Large loads over 75MW subject to remote disconnect• Bitcoin miners typically curtail at $100/MWh range• Phantom load applications clog interconnection queueTimestamps:00:00 Start02:45 What is SB6?03:54 Clarification05:23 Behind the meter06:49 Remote disconnect09:09 Changes to 4CP program14:28 Minimal transmission charge18:32 NatGas behind the meter20:05 Load redundancy22:43 Phantom load24:33 Loads covering infra cost28:31 Rollout timeline30:56 Voltage requirements37:23 Is this a good bill?40:56 Batteries42:56 Wrap up

On this week's roundup, we touch on the CoreWeave and Core Scientific acquisition, IREN's new AI GPUs, and more. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire. Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsFILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Ben Harper from Luxor Technology joins us to discuss CoreWeave's $9 billion acquisition of Core Scientific, IREN's $130 million Nvidia GPU purchase, hashprice hitting $60 for the first time since February, summer hashrate curtailment, and why transaction fees are so low. Plus, why Bit Digital and BIT Mining are becoming altcoin treasury companies. Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific for ~$9 billion• Hash price reaches $60 per terahash per day• Bitcoin fees in sats/vb lowest since March 2012• IREN purchases 2,400 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs• Difficulty adjustment expected +7.3%• Bit Digital pivots to Ethereum treasuryTimestamps:00:00 Start01:50 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:00 CRWV < > CORZ deal15:20 Fractal Bitcoin16:00 IREN Blackwell purchase22:14 Transaction update,26:04 Hashrate Futures contracts35:52 Bit Digital/BIT Mining Pivots