Jessie Willms

Jessie Willms is a planet earth based former government and political researcher and communications officer helping to document the FinTech revolution and its impact on traditional institutions and governments. You can follow Jessie on Twitter at @WILLMS_.

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Bitmain and Canaan have launched new bitcoin mining devices, delivering higher hash rates at lower energy costs, in anticipation of the upcoming Bitcoin halving.
Compute North, Foundry Digital Partner To Bring More Bitcoin Mining To North America
As more groups work to contribute Bitcoin mining hash rate from North America, industry-focused financial services providers are critical.
How Industry Financial Services Are Buoying North American Bitcoin Mining
Vancouver-based DMG has launched a new bitcoin mining pool that emphasizes regulatory compliance over low fees, offering a new industry avenue.
New North American Mining Pool Bets On Region And Regulatory Compliance
What role should mining pools play in ensuring decentralization as record hash rates and difficulty levels roll in?
As Bitcoin Mining Becomes More Competitive, Will Pools Ensure Decentralization?
With some of its highest hash rates ever, the Bitcoin mining industry has weathered a harsh 2020 and increasingly moved away from China.
The Sun Never Sets On Bitcoin Mining: Decentralization Continues As China Flounders
mining and coronavirus
Coronavirus, the Halving and a Price Drop: Bitcoin Mining Marches On
In 2020, factors like new hardware, the upcoming reward halving and more will determine how bitcoin mining, and Bitcoin in general, grows.
Hashing Ahead: A Look at Bitcoin Mining in 2020
North America is becoming an increasingly popular home for bitcoin mining operations, from Georgia to Alberta. Here’s a look at the new expansions.
Bitcoin Mining in North America: A New Gold Rush in the New World
Though China still dominates the bitcoin mining industry, operations are relocating or starting up in locales all over the world.
Beyond China and North America: The Decentralization of Bitcoin Mining
Recent research projects are diving into how Millenials and Gen Zers feel about cryptocurrency and its future.
New Research Shows How Young Adults Drive the Cryptocurrency Revolution
Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms is taking advantage of Québec’s hydropower and new Chinese mining equipment to expand operations.
Bitfarms Expands Bitcoin Mining Operations in Québec
Alex Tapscott, co-founder of the Blockchain Research Institute, on his upcoming report, Facebook’s libra and why bitcoin is an “unstoppable force.”
Blockchain Research Institute’s Alex Tapscott Doubles Down on Bitcoin
Plouton Mining has raised $1 million for a proposed sustainable, solar-powered bitcoin mining complex in California’s Mojave Desert.
Mojave, California Could Be the Home of Sustainable Bitcoin Mining
Newton CEO Dustin Walper thinks that bitcoin mass adoption will only come when trading is made easier and cheaper.
Newton Enters Canadian Crypto Exchange Market With No-Fees Trading
Canada has introduced AML regulations in response to concerns about money laundering and terrorist financing.
Canadian Government Releases Final AML Regulations for Crypto Businesses
Paxful and AirTM Partner to Increase Bitcoin Adoption in America
Paxful and AirTM Partner to Increase Bitcoin Adoption in America
Regulation - Bitcoin Businesses Push Back Against Proposed Canadian Crypto Regulatory Framework
Bitcoin Businesses Push Back Against Proposed Canadian Crypto Regulatory Framework
Mining - Hut 8 Mining on Sustainability
Hut 8 Mining on Sustainability, Expansion and Surviving Crypto Winter
Mining - Canadian Provinces Compete for Attention of Bitcoin Mining Businesses
Canadian Provinces Compete for Attention of Bitcoin Mining Businesses
Mining - Canadian Province Offers Low-Cost Energy Incentives to Bitcoin Miners
Canadian Province Offers Low-Cost Energy Incentives to Bitcoin Miners
Law & justice - QuadrigaCX Starts Bankruptcy Proceedings
QuadrigaCX Starts Bankruptcy Proceedings
Privacy & security - VeriBlock’s Bitcoin-Backed Security Protocol Goes Live
VeriBlock’s Bitcoin-Backed Security Protocol Goes Live
Regulation - After QuadrigaCX: New Regulations for Canadian Exchanges Are in the Works
After QuadrigaCX: New Regulations for Canadian Exchanges Are in the Works
Payments - Tippin.me Takes Off at Lightning Speed With More Than 14
Tippin.me Takes Off at Lightning Speed With More Than 14,000 New Users