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Bitcoin mining difficulty shrinks 14% from this year's high as plunging revenues force operators to pivot

CoinDesk2h agoUpdated 2h ago
Bitcoin mining difficulty shrinks 14% from this year's high as plunging revenues force operators to pivot
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Difficulty falls as weak mining economics reduce capacity, while forward markets signal little relief through year-end.

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