Bitcoin (available on Coinbase) miners in China are increasingly looking for diversification out of the country because of the anticipated crypto mining ban, the Chinese government’s thoughtful position regarding cryptocurrency, and the increasing pressure from the ongoing trade war with the US.

Squire Mining to Host 41,000 ASICs

Canadian-based blockchain firm Squire Mining, a leading miner in the world in terms of hashpower, has signed a letter of intent seeking to host more than 41,000 Bitcoin (available on Coinbase) ASICs in the US. This move is part of an agreement with Kevin Turner-led Core Scientific, which is a blockchain and AI company.

Already, Squire has committed about $6.37 million to the deal to host prepayments while Core Scientific plans to spend at least $12 million in development of infrastructure to cater for the relocated equipment. The Canadian Bitcoin (available on Coinbase) mining firm has close ties with the creators of Bitcoin (available on Coinbase) SV Jimmy Nguyen and Craig Wright, who are currently Chain executives and they also double as advisors to Squire Mining.