Bitcoin mining has reached a record high – but the “dirty secret” of the cryptocurrency continues to rumble underneath. In some cases, the rumble is very real: the BBC reported this week on the “constant hum” that some in the US are subjected to as power plants generate the energy required to create new bitcoin.

Bitcoin has hit another record high. But it hasn’t brought other cryptocurrencies along for the ride. Frances Yue covers the cryptocurrency market for MarketWatch.

Bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency is on a major rally, hitting a new record high close to $112,000. This marks one of the biggest price surges in its history. Investors are excited because of growing interest from big companies and increasing acceptance of Bitcoin as a payment option.