# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Mining

Новостной центр HTX предлагает последние статьи и углубленный анализ по "Mining", охватывающие рыночные тренды, новости проектов, развитие технологий и политику регулирования в криптоиндустрии.

Did Maduro Really Hide $60 Billion in BTC?

The article investigates the unverified claim that former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's regime secretly amassed a "shadow reserve" of 600,000 to 660,000 Bitcoins, valued at $60-67 billion, prior to his arrest by US forces in January 2026. This amount would rival the holdings of the largest corporate Bitcoin buyer, MicroStrategy. The report outlines three potential, yet unconfirmed, methods for accumulation: 1. **The failed Petro scheme:** The state-backed cryptocurrency, Petro, was likely a facade but established a regulatory body (Sunacrip) that potentially facilitated money laundering and a strategic pivot to holding Bitcoin. 2. **The PDVSA-Crypto scandal:** An estimated $21 billion in oil export receivables from the state oil company went missing between 2020-2023. Intelligence suggests funds may have been laundered through USDT and converted to Bitcoin via a complex, automated system. 3. **Military mining:** The regime's military commercial arm allegedly confiscated thousands of private mining rigs and operated mining facilities with heavily subsidized electricity, potentially generating tens of thousands of BTC. The article heavily emphasizes that the 600k BTC figure is based on human intelligence (HUMINT) and lacks verifiable on-chain evidence. If the reserve exists, access would likely be controlled via a multi-signature wallet by key figures like financier Alex Saab or Maduro's family. The potential market impact is significant, ranging from neutral (if the rumor is false) to catastrophic sell-pressure (if the keys are uncontrolled). The conclusion states that while the regime's use of crypto for sanctions evasion is a fact, the massive "shadow reserve" remains an unproven rumor.

marsbit01/06 09:49

Did Maduro Really Hide $60 Billion in BTC?

marsbit01/06 09:49

Bitcoin Turns 17 Years Old

Bitcoin celebrated its 17th anniversary on January 3, 2026, marking the date in 2009 when its genesis block was mined in Helsinki, rewarding its creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, with 50 BTC. This first block famously contained a headline from The Times referencing the 2008 financial crisis, signaling Bitcoin's purpose as an alternative to the traditional financial system. The first transaction occurred over a week later when Nakamoto sent 10 BTC to developer Hal Finney. Initially worthless, Bitcoin's first known commercial sale was in October 2009, valued at roughly $0.001 per coin. From that point, its value grew astronomically, reaching parity with the US dollar in 2011 and overcoming significant milestones: $100 in 2013, $1,000 later that year, $10,000 in 2017, and $50,000 in early 2021. The asset experienced extreme volatility, with dramatic crashes following its peaks, such as an 87% drop in 2013 and a 67% fall after the 2021 bull run. A new cycle culminated in a historic peak of $126,200 in October 2025, driven by factors including institutional adoption of Bitcoin ETFs and the US presidential election. As of the article's writing, the price was around $89,000 with a market cap of $1.77 trillion. Once a niche asset, Bitcoin is now seriously considered by major financial institutions like JPMorgan, BlackRock, and Vanguard, as well as nation-states including El Salvador and the US, which have established national Bitcoin reserves. In Russia, Sberbank has conducted its first crypto-collateralized loan, and the central bank views Bitcoin mining as a potential factor in strengthening the national currency.

RBK-crypto01/03 08:48

Bitcoin Turns 17 Years Old

RBK-crypto01/03 08:48

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