Bitcoin mining is reaching new heights, and it's creating a buzz in the world of cryptocurrency. The computing power used to mine Bitcoin has skyrocketed, jumping by more than six times since November 2019. But what does that really mean, and why is it so important?

The Race to Mine Bitcoin

Bitcoin has a fixed supply of 21 million coins, and a huge milestone has just been hit—94% of all Bitcoins have already been mined. To mine Bitcoin, powerful computers work around the clock, solvin...