3 countries control 66% of Bitcoin mining, but 1 rival is gaining

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What happened

Hashrate Index's October comparison still puts about two-thirds of estimated hashrate in three countries, without measuring ownership or pool control.

Key facts

  • Reported by CryptoSlate and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:30:29 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

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  3. 3 countries control 66% of Bitcoin mining, but 1 rival is gaining

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  7. Bitcoin Privacy Legend Amir Taaki Deported From Singapore

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