Bitcoin miners experience a brief respite as mining difficulty drops, but a rise is expected in December. Hashprice, a key profitability measure, is at record lows, causing concern for miners. The industry faces additional challenges, including new regulations, rising energy costs, and global tensions affecting equipment supply. The US Department of Homeland Security is investigating Bitmain, a major mining hardware manufacturer, for potential spying, which could lead to industry-wide issues.

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