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- In 2023, Riot increased Bitcoin mining by 19% and reduced mining expenses by 33% compared to 2022.
- Revenue climbed to $280.7 million in 2023 from $259.2 million the previous year, attributed to higher Bitcoin prices.
- Riot and the Texas Blockchain Council filed a lawsuit against U.S. regulators regarding intrusive data requests from cryptocurrency miners.
Riot Platforms, a key player in the Bitcoin mining industry, has announced a substantial increase in its production for 2023. According to the company’s latest report released on February 22, 2024, Riot Platforms saw a 19% rise in the number of Bitcoins mined compared to the previous year, with a total of 6,626 Bitcoins successfully mined in 2023. This surge in production coincides with a notable decrease in the average mining cost per Bitcoin, which has contributed to a positive financial outlook for the company.
The report underscores a significant decrease in the average cost per Bitcoin mined by Riot Platforms throughout 2023. With a reduction of approximately $3,686 per Bitcoin compared to 2022, the company’s average mining cost per Bitcoin stood at $7,539 in 2023, marking a substantial 33% year-over-year decrease. This decline in operational expenses has played a crucial role in enhancing Riot Platforms’ financial performance and profitability.