China's Bitcoin Mining: Bouncing Back or Just a Phase?

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0xDegenHero Member
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#1Jun 28, 2020, 01:54 PM
Saw the news about bitcoin mining popping up again in China... is it good or bad?
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ben_alphaMember
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#2Jun 28, 2020, 05:44 PM
Feels like the Chinese government might be okay with this. They have a way of keeping things organized, you know? Can't see such a big move happening without approval.
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hawk420Full Member
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#3Jun 28, 2020, 10:13 PM
Honestly, who cares? If this helps BTC price go up, that’s all that matters! The Chinese government is catching up, realizing they can't just ban BTC.
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gmfrensMember
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#4Jun 29, 2020, 03:46 AM
This could be a coincidence or something they planned. With the U.S. pushing ahead in crypto, China probably doesn't want to sit back and watch.
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max365Newbie
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#5Jun 30, 2020, 04:50 PM
Bans never work for long. Eventually, things like this come back. Countries that banned BTC are seeing a resurgence. China can’t let crypto die there too much potential.
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mr_bearNewbie
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#6Jul 2, 2020, 11:49 AM
Stop overthinking it. Bans change like the weather in China.
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bull2020Full Member
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#7Jul 2, 2020, 12:50 PM
Mining in Xinjiang is still illegal, but it's happening anyway. Hashrate's up a good chunk. The government knows, so it feels like they’re softening the stance.
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GrimFarmFull Member
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#8Jul 2, 2020, 01:26 PM
A better headline would be "China's ban is a joke, really." They're back at around 15% of global hash rate, mostly from energy-rich areas. Officially banned, but way more complicated.
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#9Jul 2, 2020, 05:16 PM
No clue if this is good or bad... China’s strict on BTC, but if they allow underground mining, they’re taking a big risk too.
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#10Jul 2, 2020, 08:45 PM
It’s wild thinking they thought if they banned it, it would just go away. Turns out they probably need it way more than they wanna admit.
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GigaOmegaMember
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#11Jul 3, 2020, 10:23 AM
I have some pals in China who help me get mining gear. So yeah, the war against mining is still out there, but people are getting crafty to stay in business.
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boss777Senior Member
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#12Jul 3, 2020, 10:39 AM
Nice to hear from someone with inside info. Beijing probably knows mining is still going. They can’t pretend otherwise, especially since they’re hitting top spots in the mining game.
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b34r2013Senior Member
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#13Jul 3, 2020, 02:04 PM
There was never a real ban. Miners just shifted to Hong Kong. The Communist Party doesn’t get crypto, and it shows.
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dave.forkMember
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#14Jul 3, 2020, 03:10 PM
Honestly, I’ve stopped caring. Every time they announce a ban, the price takes a hit, and it’s just boring now.
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0xDefiFull Member
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#15Jul 3, 2020, 05:47 PM
Miners will always adapt if it’s profitable. Until Beijing officially changes things, though, this could all be temporary.
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tom.yieldNewbie
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#16Jul 4, 2020, 12:06 AM
If mining's bouncing back, then the government is clearly aware and just turning a blind eye. It’s hard to imagine otherwise.
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CryptoBitNewbie
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#17Jul 4, 2020, 12:39 AM
I don’t care about China’s bans. So many in the community are too fixated on it. Chill out, it won’t change much.
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0xBullNewbie
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#18Jul 4, 2020, 01:10 AM
All of a sudden, news outlets are talking about the uptick in mining? Sounds fishy. It’s like a political ploy or something.
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gmfrensMember
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#19Jul 4, 2020, 04:40 AM
Can’t call this good news yet. China hasn’t officially lifted the ban, so it’s still risky for miners.
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serHero Member
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#20Jul 4, 2020, 04:59 AM
We’re stuck in this cycle of China banning and unbanning mining. Next time they do it, more FUD and another drop. More buying opportunities for the savvy investors.
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