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Bitmain, a well-known cryptocurrency mining rig manufacturer, is allegedly facing cash flow issues, with reports indicating that the company has salary arrears owed to its employees.
Bitmain Suspends September Pay for Employees
As per the report, Bitmain has caused a stir in the cryptocurrency community by revealing that it is suspending the September pay for certain employees, raising concerns about the company’s financial stability.
Multiple Bitmain Insiders Acknowledge the Rumors
With this revelation, a report made public on October 3, has been verified by multiple insiders within Bitmain. It has been reported that the year-end bonuses for 2022 have not been disbursed yet. There is a possibility that all employees may see a reduction of up to half of their base salary, and performance-based pay could potentially be eliminated entirely.
It is worth noting that Bitmain’s Antminer S21 series was anticipated to address challenges associated with upgrading mining equipment and sourcing sustainable energy.
Substantial Investment in R&D to be Blamed
However, this recent news has prompted industry experts to speculate about the root causes of Bitmain’s financial difficulties. Some experts believe that substantial investments in research and development, as well as marketing and promotion, have strained Bitmain’s financial position. Nevertheless, despite this unforeseen setback, Bitmain continues to maintain its position as the dominant player in the cryptocurrency mining industry.
2023 is a Fairly Positive Year for Bitcoin Miners
It is worth noting that the year’s start wasn’t favorable for Bitcoin miners, as a report from February indicated that Bitcoin’s mining difficulty had surged by 9.95% due to the latest market adjustment. Nonetheless, despite the negative portrayal, there is potential to transform it into a more positive picture.
In the past month, a report titled “Bitcoin and the Energy Transition: From Risk to Opportunity, by Dylan Campbell and Alexander Larsen, members of the IRM Energy and Renewables Group suggested that although Bitcoin had been viewed as a risk due to its energy consumption, it also had the potential to act as a driver for the energy transition. It could provide innovative solutions to address global energy challenges.
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