Marathon Digital 公佈積極擴張計劃，目標是在 2024 年將比特幣挖礦能力提高一倍

比特幣礦商 Marathon Digital Holdings 計劃在 2024 年底將其挖礦能力提高一倍，達到 50 EH/s。其他消息方面，區塊鏈開發人員 Movement Labs 已獲得由 Polychain Capital 領投的 3,800 萬美元 A 輪融資。

Marathon Digital Announces Ambitious Expansion Plans, Doubling Bitcoin Mining Capacity in 2024

Marathon Digital 宣布雄心勃勃的擴張計劃，到 2024 年將比特幣挖礦能力提高一倍

In a significant development for the cryptocurrency mining industry, Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (MARA), a leading Bitcoin miner, has unveiled plans to double its mining capacity by the end of 2024. This bold move represents a 100% increase in hash rate, a metric that measures the computational power of a mining operation.

作為加密貨幣挖礦行業的一項重大發展，領先的比特幣礦商Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (MARA) 公佈了到2024 年底將挖礦能力翻倍的計劃。提高了100% ，衡量採礦作業的計算能力的指標。

The company's initial target for 2024 was to achieve a hash rate of 35-37 exahashes per second (EH/s). However, given recent acquisitions and access to additional hardware, Marathon has revised its goal to an ambitious 50 EH/s.

該公司 2024 年的初始目標是實現每秒 35-37 exahashes (EH/s) 的哈希率。然而，考慮到最近的收購和額外硬體的使用，Marathon 已將其目標修改為雄心勃勃的 50 EH/s。

"Given the amount of capacity we have available following our recent acquisitions and the amount of hash rate we have access to through current machine orders and options, we now believe it is possible for us to double the scale of Marathon's mining operations in 2024 and achieve 50 exahash by the end of the year," stated Fred Thiel, Marathon's Chairman and CEO.

「考慮到我們最近收購後的可用容量以及我們透過當前機器訂單和選項可以獲得的哈希率，我們現在相信我們有可能在 2024 年將 Marathon 挖礦業務的規模擴大一倍，並實現到今年年底將達到50 exahash。

Thiel emphasized that this growth target is fully funded by Marathon's current liquidity position, eliminating the need for additional capital raises. The company's balance sheet boasts approximately $1.1 billion in cash and Bitcoin, providing ample financial resources for further acquisitions.

蒂爾強調，這個成長目標完全由馬拉松目前的流動性狀況提供資金，無需額外籌集資金。該公司的資產負債表擁有約 11 億美元的現金和比特幣，為進一步收購提供了充足的財務資源。

Marathon's expansion plans have been fueled by strategic investments in Bitcoin mining facilities and hardware. In February, the company acquired two plants in Texas and Nebraska for $178 million. Subsequently, in March, Marathon purchased a third facility from Applied Digital for $87.3 million.

馬拉鬆的擴張計畫得益於對比特幣挖礦設施和硬體的策略性投資。 2月份，該公司以1.78億美元收購了德州和內布拉斯加州的兩家工廠。隨後，Marathon 在 3 月以 8,730 萬美元的價格從 Applied Digital 購買了第三座工廠。

Wasabi Wallet Exits US Market Amid Regulatory Pressure

芥末錢包因監管壓力退出美國市場

In a separate development, Wasabi Wallet, a popular privacy-focused cryptocurrency wallet, has announced that it will discontinue services for US customers. This decision follows a recent crackdown by US authorities on two other self-custodial wallet providers, Consensys and Samourai Wallet.

在另一項進展中，Wasabi Wallet（一種流行的注重隱私的加密貨幣錢包）宣布將停止為美國客戶提供服務。這項決定是在美國當局最近對另外兩家自我託管錢包提供商 Consensys 和 Samourai Wallet 進行打擊之後作出的。

"In light of recent announcements by U.S. authorities, zkSNACKs is now strictly prohibiting U.S. users from using its services," the company stated in a blog post.

該公司在部落格文章中表示：“根據美國當局最近的公告，zkSNACKs 現在嚴格禁止美國用戶使用其服務。”

Blockchain Developer Movement Labs Secures $38 Million in Funding

區塊鏈開發者運動實驗室獲得 3800 萬美元融資

Movement Labs, a San Francisco-based blockchain development team, has successfully raised $38 million in a Series A financing round led by Polychain Capital. The company's mission is to enhance the functionality and security of Ethereum, particularly by integrating Facebook's Move Virtual Machine.

總部位於舊金山的區塊鏈開發團隊 Movement Labs 在 Polychain Capital 領投的 A 輪融資中成功籌集了 3,800 萬美元。該公司的使命是增強以太坊的功能和安全性，特別是透過整合 Facebook 的 Move 虛擬機器。

The funding will support Movement Labs' efforts to address smart contract vulnerabilities, optimize transaction throughput, and enhance the overall user experience on the Ethereum blockchain.

這筆資金將支持 Movement Labs 解決智慧合約漏洞、優化交易吞吐量並增強以太坊區塊鏈整體用戶體驗的努力。

Crypto Market Movers

加密貨幣市場推動者

As of the time of writing, the cryptocurrency market is exhibiting a modest uptrend:

截至撰寫本文時，加密貨幣市場呈現溫和上升趨勢：

• Bitcoin (BTC) has risen by 0.35%, currently trading at $63,645.00.
• Ethereum (ETH) has experienced a more significant gain, increasing by 1.78% to $3,310.94.

Essential Reading for Crypto Enthusiasts

比特幣 (BTC) 上漲 0.35%，目前交易價格為 63,645.00 美元。

To stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the cryptocurrency industry, consider the following recommended readings:

要了解加密貨幣行業的最新發展，請考慮以下推薦讀物：

• "DOJ Challenges Motion to Dismiss Tornado Cash Co-founder's Charges" - Cointelegraph
• "Franklin Templeton's $380m BENJI Token Upgrade Is Just for Institutional Investors - for Now" - DL News
• "Upbit Rides Korea Crypto Boom to Top-Five Global Exchange Spot" - Bloomberg

「司法部對駁回Tornado Cash 聯合創始人指控的動議提出質疑」- Cointelegraph「富蘭克林鄧普頓3.8 億美元的BENJI 代幣升級目前僅面向機構投資者」- DL 新聞「Upbit 推動韓國加密貨幣繁榮躋身全球交易所前五名”-彭博社