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Jul 1, 2025 22 min

Mainstream Media Has FLIPPED on Bitcoin Mining

from The Bitcoin Layer Hosted by Nik Bhatia

In this episode, Nik highlights the work of Daniel Batten and walks through 17 examples of mainstream media outlets covering Bitcoin mining in a dramatically more positive light. From Iceland’s renewable-powered farms to flared gas in Texas and hydro-powered villages in Africa, the headlines signal a major shift in narrative. Nik explores how governments like Bhutan are using Bitcoin mining to support economic development, how miners are contributing to energy grids, and how the sector is increasingly seen as a catalyst for sustainability and electrification. This update reflects growing global recognition of Bitcoin’s potential as a public good. Link to Tweet: https://x.com/DSBatten/status/1939798927630291405 📚 Bitcoin Age is here, order yours today: https://a.co/d/5gau08H 📊 The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm. ▶️ Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube. 📚 Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe 🎧 Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform. 📱 Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer 📩 Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial ⛓️ ₿lock Height 903574 ⚡ Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: [email protected] Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball Researcher Demian Schatt's Twitter: https://x.com/demianschatt Lead Statistician Augustine Carrasco Twitter: https://x.com/AugustineCarrB The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.

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In this episode, Nik highlights the work of Daniel Batten and walks through 17 examples of mainstream media outlets covering Bitcoin mining in a dramatically more positive light. From Iceland’s renewable-powered farms to flared gas in Texas and hydro-powered villages in Africa, the headlines signal a major shift in narrative. Nik explores how governments like Bhutan are using Bitcoin mining to support economic development, how miners are contributing to energy grids, and how the sector is increasingly seen as a catalyst for sustainability and electrification. This update reflects growing global recognition of Bitcoin’s potential as a public good.

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