ASIC hardware
Mining news and original analysis with dated primary sources.
Canaan sells 1 EH/s of mining equipment in Q3 as hardware demand weakens
The November 10 report puts Q3 equipment revenue at $4.8 million. Its sales average is a company-wide accounting figure, not a retail ASIC offer.
MicroBT lists M50S+ from $623.20, with a five-unit minimum
The official shop shows 152–156 TH/s configurations at $4.10 per TH/s. A low unit price still means a batch purchase, substantial power demand and a separate delivery bill.
Fake Hugging Face models return after takedown, stealing GPU time for mining
Pluto’s October 29 Load/Mine report tracks 31 campaign repositories and more than 32,000 downloads including linked models. Downloads are not confirmed infections; the risk comes from running the repository’s custom code, not from an official Qwen release.
Fake AI installers run a hidden miner: Check Point explains the Yoba campaign
The October 27 investigation found fake GitHub AI applications packaging malware beside genuine signed binaries. The observed final payload was XMRig, installed without the user choosing to mine.
Singapore police report S$3.5 million lost through tampered Ledger wallets
An October 28 police advisory describes at least two cases reported since September 10 and malicious components found in retail-bought devices. Mining payouts need a trustworthy receiving wallet as well as a correct address.
QBT reports live mining tests on an Antminer S9 and Bitaxe Gamma; measured gains are still pending
The October 29 update says Methods A, B and C are mining through pools on different test platforms. It describes comparison rigs and remote control software, not a consumer firmware launch or a proven profit increase.
Foundation flags 5,600 addresses at risk after phishing campaign against Passport users
The wallet maker’s October 26 update identifies potentially exposed customer records. More than 23,000 email attempts are a separate count; Foundation reports no evidence of compromised devices or private keys.
Keystone says buyers’ details leaked: why a convincing delivery message can be a trap
Keystone’s October 24 notice separates exposed shop records from wallet secrets. Names, contacts, addresses and orders can still help scammers impersonate support or send an unsolicited device.
Heatbit puts Bitcoin mining inside a water-heater element: what Bitwater promises
Bitwater is open for preorder with first shipments planned for Q1 2027. It reuses mining heat in an existing tank, but the advertised limits are not a guaranteed income or one tested operating mode.
Bitcube puts Bitcoin mining on a desk: what the new home miner actually offers
Power Mining announces a touchscreen miner using a Canaan chip. Preorders, whole-device electricity use and solo-mining rewards explained.
LITEON and QCT showcase 110 kW Power Shelf for Vera Rubin NVL72 infrastructure
LITEON’s October 16 release describes a joint OCP demonstration and platform co-design. The 110 kW shelf rating is distinct from rack consumption, deployed capacity and verified mining-hardware compatibility.
Clivet presents dual-shaft compressor for free-cooling-first data centers
The October 15 release claims up to 40% lower compressor power at the same cooling capacity under the described conditions. That is not a 40% saving for an entire data center or mining farm.