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Abstractism Removed From Steam for Secretly Mining Cryptos Using Gamers’ PCs
Perhaps it’s because of the current low crypto prices, but some crypto miners are getting more creative in cutting down mining costs — by using other people’s computers to do the mining for them without their owners’ consent. дальше »
2018-8-3 19:02 | |
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It Turns Out Monero’s Privacy Coin Wasn’t So Private After All
Reports out today highlight yet another security vulnerability within Monero XMR, a cryptocurrency designed for optimum privacy. Now we already know of the associations between Monero and malicious mining, but this marks another example of how XMR traders and investors have been put at risk, simply due to the markup of the currency. дальше »
2018-8-2 17:00 | |
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Abstractism Pulled from Steam after Allegations of Mining Monero
Abstractism, a simple platform based game, was pulled from the Steam Store on July 30, 2018, after allegations that the game was mining cryptocurrencies on players computers. The Whistleblower The game is a basic platformer meant to encourage relaxation during gameplay. дальше »
2018-8-2 23:00 | |
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Steam removes controversial game accused of mining cryptocurrency
Steam has removed “trivial platformer” game Abstractism from its store following accusations that the game is surreptitiously stealing users’ computing power to mine cryptocurrency. “We have removed Abstractism and banned its developer from Steam for shipping unauthorized code, trolling with content, and scamming customers with deceptive in-game items,” Doug Lombardi, VP of Marketing at Steam, told Hard Fork in an email. дальше »
2018-7-31 12:50 | |
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Bitcoin Green’s Hugh Naylor on How to Mine Crypto Without “Destroying The Environment”
The crypto industry has a nasty problem: while most of the world is investing in sustainable energy solutions, cryptocurrency mining is using exorbitant amounts of energy. Environmentalists have criticized proof of work (PoW) blockchains as unsustainable and wasteful. дальше »
2018-7-30 22:48 | |
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Canadian Cryptocurrency Miner to Install 85-Megawatt Power Substation
DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. , a diversified blockchain company, is in the process of installing an 85-megawatt transformer and electric substation for the company's cryptocurrency mining facility, according to a company statement. дальше »
2018-7-27 17:49 | |
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Qiwi’s Staff Worker Mined 500k Bitcoins Using Company’s Equipment
Qiwi CEO Sergey Solonin claimed that an ex-employee of the company used the hardware of Qiwi to mine bitcoins. When the company made an attempt to continue mining, it turned out that the difficulty of this process had risen to a point that it was no longer profitable on Qiwi's computers. дальше »
2018-7-26 09:07 | |
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Governance, Part 2: Plutocracy Is Still Bad
Coin holder voting, both for governance of technical features, and for more extensive use cases like deciding who runs validator nodes and who receives money from development bounty funds, is unfortunately continuing to be popular, and so it seems worthwhile for me to write another post explaining why I (and Vlad Zamfir and others) do not consider it wise for Ethereum (or really, any base-layer blockchain) to start adopting these kinds of mechanisms in a tightly coupled form in any significant way. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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Change.org launches the screensaver that mines crypto for the charity
Crowdfunding Social petition platform, Change. org, has announced the launch of a screensaver that mines Monero on behalf of the organization. “The Mining Screensaver” will pool the computing power of the program’s users, with all XMR generated being automatically transferred to the Change. дальше »
2018-7-18 01:01 | |
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Op Ed: Addressing the Threat of Cryptomining Malware
One major class of attacks to hit the hacking landscape recently is cryptomining. While cryptomining on its own supports a good cause when being done consciously, it also allows nefarious actors to make a lot of money fast, and, with the sheer number of cryptocurrencies available to mine, it is becoming a popular choice for attackers. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:18 | |
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Change.org Launches Screensaver That Mines Crypto for Charity
Social petition platform, Change. org, has announced the launch of a screensaver that mines Monero on behalf of the organization. “The Mining Screensaver” will pool the computing power of the program’s users, with all XMR generated being automatically transferred to the Change. дальше »
2018-7-18 23:15 | |
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Blue One Coin ICO (BLU Token): Blockchain Advertising Terminal Platform?
Blue One Coin is a revolutionary cryptocurrency with the goal to incorporate the concepts of advertising mining for their users. The idea works by allowing users to get cryptocurrency over time from watching advertisements which is less painstaking than having to mine using sophisticated equipment. дальше »
2018-7-16 20:04 | |
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How A Screensaver Is Using Cryptocurrency To Change Lives
Cryptocurrency has an incredible use when it comes to charity. Not only would many consider that crypto is far easier to donate than FIAT currency, psychologically, one could assume that crypto is far easier to dispose of in this manner. дальше »
2018-7-16 14:00 | |
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ZCASH Mining 400% More Mrofitable than Bitcoin (BTC)
Zcash (ZEC) is currently the most profitable cryptocurrency for those into crypto mining, with a Return of Investment that far outperforms any other token in the market, including those cryptos with the largest market cap such as BTC, ETH or BCH. дальше »
2018-7-14 06:45 | |
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Philippine League Of Legends Players Targeted By Monero Mining Malware
eSports Gamers Hit by Monero Mining Malware A malicious mining software recently targeted a group of esports gamers in the Philippines. The malicious software turned the rigs of League of Legends players into Monero mining machines. дальше »
2018-7-13 20:10 | |
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“Economic Sovereignty” Through Bitcoin: Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert
When it comes to cryptocurrency, it seems that there are always two sides of the (bit)coin. On the negative side, there’s everything that can go wrong. дальше »
2018-7-14 19:30 | |
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Zcash Mining 400% More Profitable Than Bitcoin
Zcash (ZEC) is the most profitable cryptocurrency to mine, with expected returns far higher than other PoW coins like Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC). Data collected from cryptocurrency tools provider Anything Crypto suggests that at current difficulty levels, ZEC miners using the Antminer Z9 mini could expect an $8,000 return on their investment over a […] The post Zcash Mining 400% More Profitable Than Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-7-13 18:28 | |
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Monero [XMR] Mining by ‘The Pirate Bay’ continues
The Pirate Bay has once again notified users that Monero [XMR] will be mined using their CPU. According to Bleeping Computer, a technical support website, Pirate Bay has been using Coinhive [a JavaScript library] to harness power from website visitors’ CPUs. дальше »
2018-7-10 06:03 | |
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Japanese Internet Giant GMO Boosts Own Bitcoin Mining Output With 7nm Rigs
Japan’s internet giant GMO has released the latest results of its cryptocurrency mining operation. The company has also started using 7nm rigs for its in-house mining business. News. Bitcoin. дальше »
2018-7-10 21:50 | |
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Satoshi Book Review: Verification of ‘duality’ excerpt using stylometric analysis
We verified the authenticity of the new Satoshi document using stylometric data mining methods and used Most Frequent Word culling to minimise bias in our model. Our findings suggest that Satoshi is back and that an autobiography is on its way! The new Satoshi text, titled ‘duality’, was released on June 29 on the website […] The post Satoshi Book Review: Verification of ‘duality’ excerpt using stylometric analysis appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »
2018-7-6 15:37 | |
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Japanese Man Free Company Electricity $ 500 Mutual Inc Mining
Daily SPA, a Japanese media outlet, has reported on a Japanese man using his company dormitory’s free electricity to mine cryptocurrencies without asking permission. Also read: Japan Gives Jail Sentence to Crypto Miner in a Remote Mining Case An Extraordinary Income “Virtual currencies are processed cryptographically,” Sora-san, a Japanese man working in a major Japanese manufacturing дальше »
2018-7-6 11:38 | |
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Japanese Man Exploits Free Company Electricity to Make $500 Secondary Income Mining
Trading isn’t the only way to acquire crypto. Daily SPA, a Japanese media outlet, has reported on a Japanese man using his company dormitory’s free electricity to mine cryptocurrencies without asking permission. дальше »
2018-7-6 10:25 | |
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Japan’s Module Platform Offers Users the Chance to Earn Cryptocurrency with Their Gadgets
The company has already collected more than $2 million through a private sale of its coins. This is not surprising, as this platform has the potential to turn the cryptocurrency market on its head in several different ways: secure mining, storage of a large amount of data using gadgets around the world, and financing of blockchain through the creation and development of decentralized applications (DApps). дальше »
2018-7-5 20:00 | |
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Japan provided the prison to the Crypto Minor in a remote mining case
Mining A Japanese district court has, for the first time, sentenced a man to prison in a remote crypto mining case. The case follows the arrests of Coinhive users by the police in 10 prefectures. However, this case is different from previously discussed cases of mining cryptocurrencies using website visitors’ computers. Japan Confirms Entrance Into дальше »
2018-7-3 09:13 | |
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Japan Gives Jail Sentence to Crypto Miner in a Remote Mining Case
A Japanese district court has, for the first time, sentenced a man to prison in a remote crypto mining case. The case follows the arrests of Coinhive users by the police in 10 prefectures. However, this case is different from previously discussed cases of mining cryptocurrencies using website visitors’ computers. дальше »
2018-7-3 07:15 | |
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Nativecoin ICO
Nativecoin has developed a system of Mobile Mining Units (MMU’s) that can be powered directly using: Solar, Hydro, Wind and fossil power plants in every part of the World. Nativecoin MMU’s are based on standard intermodal (sea) containers, equipped with mining hardware, communication and industry 4. дальше »
2018-7-2 17:20 | |
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NBA Team Uses Cryptocurrency Mining For a Good Cause
The Sacramento Kings is now considered as the first NBA sports team to mine cryptocurrency. They were already known as the first NBA team to accept Bitcoin as payment and, now, they have just made history once again. дальше »
2018-7-2 03:54 | |
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Op-Ed: Challenge of Mining Centralization Unveils Bitcoin’s Elegant Design
Last year, growing problems of Bitcoin mining centralization came to light with the controversy of an AsicBoost scandal. As a largely centralized hash rate began to threaten the software’s magical property, concerns were raised that incentives at the crux of Bitcoin’s game theory had broken away. дальше »
2018-6-29 16:42 | |
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NBA Group Mines Ethereum
MBA team mines Ethereum Mining The Sacramento Kings are now mining Ethereum, the team announced on Wednesday. Also read: Coinbase Founder Launches Cryptocurrency Fueled Charity ‘Givecrypto’ Tech-Savvy MBA Team Enters the Crypto Space The American basketball team the Sacramento Kings reportedly started mining ether three weeks ago using Nvidia mining rigs. The owner of the NBA дальше »
2018-6-29 12:14 | |
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NBA team Sacramento Kings to mine Ethereum [ETH] currency
Sacramento Kings, the American professional basketball team on Wednesday announced a charitable programme called “MiningForGood”. The team started mining using “Nvidia”- the mining rigs, bought from a partnership with the MiningStore. дальше »
2018-6-29 21:05 | |
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Cryptojacking Becomes a Nuisance for Users Throughout the World
The growing popularity of Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has made it possible for hackers to find lucrative earning opportunities by hijacking your computer and using it for mining digital currencies. дальше »
2018-6-28 13:29 | |
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Lucara Diamonds Acquires Blockchain-based Retail Platform Clara
Lucara Diamonds, which is one of the most prominent diamond mining companies located in Botswana, is now looking forward to using blockchain technology to revolutionize their business from the ground up. дальше »
2018-6-24 22:43 | |
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Forging is using something for great importance.
As more and more people join the cryptocurrency conversation, Bitcoin mining has been thrust into the limelight. Bitcoin mining is disastrous for the environment. It takes a lot of power to mine Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies; that’s no lie. дальше »
2018-6-24 00:59 | |
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Bitfury Integrates Java, Allows for Private Chain Anchoring to Public Networks
Mining firm and blockchain software service company Bitfury wants to expedite blockchain development for traditional enterprise and business. Working toward this goal, the company announced today that it’s introducing Java binding for its blockchain service, Exonum. дальше »
2018-6-20 20:13 | |
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Foleum to collaborate with Nexus for green energy blockchain mining
Foleum, a community-based blockchain mining project designed to generate the majority of its own power using green hybrid technologies has announced a partnership with Nexus, the world’s first three-dimensional blockchain. дальше »
2018-6-17 06:47 | |
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Get Them While You Can Gamers, Graphics Cards Prices Have Crashed
As the exchange rates for all cryptocurrencies declined this year, so did the attraction of GPU mining using graphics cards. As a result, the prices of cards that can be used for both gaming and mining have been cut drastically and leveled off, bringing them back into more affordable territory. дальше »
2018-6-15 00:20 | |
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The Genesis Files: If Bitcoin Had a First Draft, Wei Dai’s B-Money Was It
All Cypherpunks value privacy; it’s basically the founding principle of the collective of cryptographers, academics, developers and activists grouped around the 1990s mailing list by the same name. дальше »
2018-6-15 23:31 | |
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William Shatner Joins Bitcoin Mining Project, Admits He Doesn’t Quite Get It
Solar Alliance announced Star Trek icon, actor William Shatner, as their celebrity spokesperson for the startup using the sun’s energy to power bitcoin mining. This isn’t Mr. Shatner’s first encounter with cryptocurrency, and even still he readily admits not understanding what it is he’s shilling. дальше »
2018-6-14 21:10 | |
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Monero mining software coinhive investigate by Japanese Police in Cryptojacking case
Japanese police are investigating three suspects linked to Monero-mining software Coinhive in a cryptojacking case as reported by a trusted source. Coinhive, which was founded in 2017, has turned out to be one of the most extensive online tools to mine Monero on websites using visitors’ CPU power and electricity and has been used to […] дальше »
2018-6-14 19:09 | |
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Highly Illogical? William Shatner Endorses ‘Bizarre’ Bitcoin Solar Mining
Star Trek stalwart William Shatner has become the latest celebrity to champion Bitcoin by endorsing a solar-powered mining project in Illinois. ‘You Have To Blank Your Mind’ In an interview with Chicago Tribune on June 13, the 87-year-old veteran actor told of his support as spokesman for Solar Alliance — a Canadian startup planning to conduct Bitcoin mining in an abandoned factory using solar energy. дальше »
2018-6-14 19:00 | |
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