🎙️ Ep. 723 NiceHash | The Truth about BTC Mining in 2026 (feat. Filip Primec)

For episode 723 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Filip Primec, Director of NiceHash AG.

With a robust background in law, he has been a member of the Slovenian Bar Organization since 2012 and previously served as Head of the Legal Department at NiceHash since 2017. Filip is a legal expert in IT, blockchain, and online services. A trained lawyer turned Bitcoin enthusiast, he began his crypto journey with NiceHash in 2017. 

Over the years, he has handled everything from regulatory discussions and tax issues to building AML frameworks and responding to security incidents. Having seen the industry evolve from its “wild west” phase to today’s regulated markets, he remains committed to its continued growth.

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⏳ Timestamps:

(0:00) Introduction

(3:11) Who is Filip Primec?

(7:07) How Bitcoin mining has changed over time

(10:58) What is EasyMining and the features for users?

(12:35) How has NiceHash evolved with the markets?

(16:20) How do regulations affect the crypto mining sector?

(20:52) Sumsub

(21:36) Public Investing

(22:20) Does AI have an impact on crypto mining?

(25:58) NiceHash roadmap

(27:36) NiceHash website & socials

🎙 NiceHash Links:

🔗 Website: https://www.nicehash.com/ 

🔗 X: https://x.com/NiceHashMining/ 

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nicehash/ 

🔗 Telegram: https://www.t.me/nicehash_mining 

🔗 Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nicehash 

📢 Disclaimer:

None of our content constitutes, nor is intended to act as financial advice. It’s important to always do your own research and due diligence before making any investment decision. Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and carry a considerable amount of risk.

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