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Bitmain Activates Controversial ‘AsicBoost’ for Antpool
New evidence suggests that Bitmain controlled AntPool has activated a controversial hack on its mining operations. The AsicBoost hack supposedly gives a 20% efficiency boost when mining. The Big Reveal Tracking website, AsicBoost Block Explorer, identified that block #530042 was indeed mined by AntPool using the technology. дальше »
2018-9-6 19:00 | |
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Bitmain’s AntPool quietly activates controversial hack for faster Bitcoin mining
It looks like one of Bitcoin’s premier mining pools, AntPool, has activated AsicBoost on its mining operations. AsicBoost purportedly increases mining efficiency by up to 20 percent, making its usage very controversial. дальше »
2018-9-6 19:10 | |
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Canada’s Ocean Falls Turns to Bitcoin Mining to Breath Life into Rural Town
The abandoned towns of rural Canada are continuing to prove an attractive place to set up new Bitcoin mining operations. The cold climate and abundant spare energy resources make them an ideal location for the power-intensive industry. дальше »
2018-9-5 04:00 | |
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Feniks.Finance ICO
Feniks. Finance is a new financial blockchain based system, created on a fundamentally new concept, capable of scaling its speed as needed and adding new functionality. Feniks. Finance can be used as an international banking system for information transfer and payment execution. дальше »
2018-9-4 12:03 | |
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South Korean Cryptocurrency Exchange Giant ‘Bithumb’ Reopens User Registration Feature
Bithumb has resumed registering new users, more than two months after suffering a hack. The South Korea based platform experienced a massive spike in trading volume following the announcement. Some experts believe the user registration resumption by the platform contributed to the recent Bitcoin price increase. дальше »
2018-8-30 17:50 | |
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Bitcoin mining giant BTC.com is launching an Ethereum mining pool
The world’s biggest Bitcoin mining pool is now set on dominating Ethereum. BTC. com, a subsidiary of cryptocurrency mining hardware giant Bitmain, has today released a new client specifically built to mine the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-30 15:00 | |
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Blockchain Island Homes For Sale: Buy a 17th Century Home in Malta with Bitcoin
Malta has emerged as a global leader in blockchain innovation, recently passing a series of pro-blockchain bills into law that have caused blockchain and cryptocurrency platforms around the world to consider “Blockchain Island” as a potential new base of operations. дальше »
2018-8-29 12:00 | |
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Blockchain Island Homes For Sale: Buy a 17th Century Home in Malta For Bitcoin
Malta has emerged as a global leader in blockchain innovation, recently passing a series of pro-blockchain bills into law that have caused blockchain and cryptocurrency platforms around the world to consider “Blockchain Island” as a potential new base of operations. дальше »
2018-8-29 12:00 | |
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Montana Senator: Closing Coal Plant Could Hurt Bitcoin Mining Industry
The crypto industry has scored another first, as a junior U. S. Senator from Montana, Steve Daines, has lobbied against the planned closure of a coal-fired power plant in Rosebud County, arguing that its closure could harm the growing cryptocurrency mining industry in the state. дальше »
2018-8-28 19:11 | |
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Creditors of Defunct Cryptocurrency Exchange Mt. Gox Can Now File Claims
Creditors of Mt. Gox, the defunct cryptocurrency exchange, can now start submitting proofs of claim in a newly approved rehabilitation process, according to an update posted on the exchange’s website. дальше »
2018-8-27 17:14 | |
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Layer 1 Should Be Innovative in the Short Term but Less in the Long Term
One of the key tradeoffs in blockchain design is whether to build more functionality into base-layer blockchains themselves (“layer 1”), or to build it into protocols that live on top of the blockchain, and can be created and modified without changing the blockchain itself (“layer 2”). дальше »
2018-8-28 04:03 | |
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With Over 100 bug fixes, Tron (TRX) Unveils Multiple Accounts TronWallet
Tron (TRX) has added “two most in-demand” innovations to its newly unveiled TronWallet: multiple accounts and an address book to store contacts. As well, the new wallet comes with over 100 bug fixes, and now translated into five languages: Spanish, Chinese, French, Portuguese and Dutch. дальше »
2018-8-26 22:55 | |
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New York’s Valatie Falls Hydroelectric Dam to be Repurposed for Cryptocurrency Mining Operations
DPW Holdings plans to repurpose the Valatie Falls hydroelectric dam to provide electricity for its proposed cryptocurrency mining operations. When completed, the dam will provide low-cost electricity to a new cryptocurrency mining facility operated by a DPW subsidiary company. дальше »
2018-8-25 22:25 | |
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Indiegogo Expansion Allows Firms to Sell Securities Tokens
Successful crowdfunding platform Indiegogo is looking to expand its cryptocurrency and blockchain-based operations. The company is launching a new service which will allow companies to sell digital tokens that are backed by assets. дальше »
2018-8-24 01:30 | |
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Bitconnect ICO Scam: Indian Police Nabs Key Accused
Bitconnect ceased all operations in Jan 2018 citing bad press, scrutiny by US regulators and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on its system. India Tightens the Noose in the Pursuit of Bitconnect Scammers According to a local media report, Indian authorities nabbed Divyesh Darji, the alleged Asian head of Bitconnect, on Aug 19 at New Delhi’s […] Bitconnect ICO Scam: Indian Police Nabs Key Accused was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-24 15:14 | |
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Japan Roundup: Public Companies Unveil New Mining Plan, Exchange, Token Fund
Three Japanese public companies have individually made announcements regarding their cryptocurrency operations. Forside has grown its mining operation with a plan to sell 7nm bitcoin mining rigs. дальше »
2018-8-20 05:44 | |
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Australian Movie Distributor Unveils Cryptocurrency Rewards Program: Screencreds
The Australian movie industry has found a new way to integrate blockchain technology into its daily operations. Recently, movie distributor Demand Film announced that it will be rewarding its customers with its soon-to-be-launched digital currency: Screencreds. дальше »
2018-8-20 23:14 | |
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Chinese E-commerce Giant JD.com Launches Blockchain as a Service (BaaS) Platform
JD. com, a Chinese online retail behemoth, has debuted a new blockchain platform for enterprise clients. The platform is designed “to help enterprise customers build, host and use their own blockchain applications for more secure, transparent and convenient operations management. дальше »
2018-8-18 23:14 | |
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U.S. Crypto Investment Firm Attracts $22M in Series A, Looks to Expand Services
Los Angeles-based cryptocurrency investment firm SFOX has raked in roughly $22. 7 million in its Series A funding. The round was headed by venture platforms Social Capital and Tribe Capital and earned the participation of other firms like DCG, SV Angel, Blockchain Capital and Y Combinator. дальше »
2018-8-17 01:31 | |
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Venezuela Nationalizes Petro, Will Introduce Crypto-Based Salary System for Workers
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently revealed that the nation’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, will be used as a unit of account by the state oil company PDVSA. дальше »
2018-8-16 00:26 | |
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Japan’s Internet Giant GMO Unveils New Crypto Priorities, Exchange Profits Up 7-Fold
Japan’s GMO Internet has unveiled new priorities for its cryptocurrency business along with the performances of its crypto exchange and mining operations. The changes going forward result from the bear market and increased total hash rate. дальше »
2018-8-14 08:50 | |
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New York’s Salamanca Blocks Crypto Mining Operations to Preserve Energy
A City in New York Blocks Mining Operations for Cryptocurrency to Preserve Energy Mining expeditions have been becoming fewer and farther between lately, which has been largely due to the electricity spent for mining efforts that had not been properly evaluated. дальше »
2018-8-12 03:02 | |
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Another US City Imposes a Moratorium on Crypto Mining
The city of Salamanca in the U.S. state of New York is reportedly establishing a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining operations in the city. This will stop crypto miners from “using up all the residents’ power and effectively make all of them get a price increase on their utility bills,” a member of the city’s council […] The post Another US City Imposes a Moratorium on Crypto Mining appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2018-8-11 16:20 | |
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New Study Says Bitcoin Has An Energy Problem That Could Exacerbate Climate Change
A newly released study asserts a large amount of electricity is eaten up as Bitcoin is exchanged and mined. The author suggests these consumption habits could be churning out enough carbon emissions to affect global climate change. дальше »
2018-8-9 09:00 | |
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TravelbyBit expands to New Zealand to explore cryptocurrency tourism potential
TravelbyBit today announced a statement of intent to establish operations at EPIC Westport in the West Coast region of New Zealand’s south island. The Brisbane-based company will explore the possibility of assisting the region’s. дальше »
2018-8-8 16:30 | |
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BlockEx Blockchain Exchange Sees Sublime Group Join BlockExMarkets.com Market Maker Program
BlockEx, a digital asset exchange, announced a new addition to its market maker program – Sublime Group. The platform also began operations on BlockExMarkets.com. As an end-to-end solution that helps businesses raise funds through tokenization and the creation of digital assets, Sublime Group may be a stellar addition to BlockEx’s market maker program. According to […] дальше »
2018-8-8 23:46 | |
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Canadian Crypto Miner Tries New Approach to Cut Down Power Costs
With crypto prices still way below their December 2017 all-time highs, cryptocurrency miners are under increasing pressure to squeeze out profits from their operations by reducing expenses. Since the mining process is a very energy-intensive affair, one way of keeping mining costs down is by obtaining cheaper electricity. дальше »
2018-8-7 16:00 | |
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Geeba ICO
Geeba is a decentralized delivery ecosystem that enables businesses to operate deliveries with an autonomous vehicle and smart hubs. The high costs, lack of efficiency, and demand for deliveries today enables Geeba to introduce a new approach to the industry by allowing the community to actively participate in the evolution through leveraging blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-4 19:41 | |
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Cryptocurrency Startup TravelbyBit Receives $100,000 Grant from Australian Government
TravelbyBit, a cryptocurrency payments firm that makes it easy for tourists to pay with digital currencies such as bitcoin is among the 70 startups given grants by the government of Queensland, Australia, as announced on August 1, 2018, by Innovation Minister Kate Jones. дальше »
2018-8-4 20:00 | |
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Here Comes DCEX, a New Crypto Exchange Using XRP As Base Coin for Faster Transactions
The world’s first decentralized exchange with XRP as the exclusive base coin is all set to begin operations. Dubbed DCEX, the San Francisco based forthcoming exchange prides itself as a “next-generation crypto-to-crypto marketplace. дальше »
2018-8-3 16:00 | |
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Queensland Backs Cryptocurrency Point-of-Sale Project for Tourism
The Queensland government in Australia is backing a cryptocurrency point-of-sale system that officials believe will help boost tourism throughout the area. Thus far, they have given over $8 million in Australian dollars ($6 million USD) to roughly 70 different companies that will work to inspire innovation and create new ideas within the region’s travel space. дальше »
2018-8-2 00:27 | |
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Novogratz’s Crypto Bank Will Start Trading on August 1
Galaxy Digital LP, Mike Novogratz’s cryptocurrency-focused merchant “bank”, is just two days away from starting operations. Mr. Novogratz’s new project will operate on the TSX Venture Exchange, a Toronto-based platform on which he expressed the utmost confidence. дальше »
2018-7-31 10:19 | |
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An Australian Blockchain Experiment: Tracking Global Almond Shipments
Following a successful 2016 trial of blockchain technology in an interbank open account transaction, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has partnered with five international and Australian companies to ship 17 tonnes of almonds from Melbourne, Australia, to Hamburg, Germany, using a new distributed ledger platform built on the Ethereum blockchain. дальше »
2018-7-31 23:13 | |
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Texas Brings the Heat as an Alternative to Mining in Cold Climates
Cryptocurrency mining is both power and heat intensive. In the case of the latter, miners have been known to flock to countries like Iceland, as well as cities like New York. Texas based blockchain-based platform, TMGcore, is showing that this doesn’t have to be the case. дальше »
2018-7-30 05:00 | |
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Largest N. American Crypto Mining Facility to be Opened by DMG
The company’s cryptocurrency mining facilities are used for in-house operations and for clients engaged in Mining-as-a-Service (MaaS). DMG says this hybrid model allows them to scale mining endeavors faster than a pure mining model. дальше »
2018-7-28 20:09 | |
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DMG’s New Crypto Mining Facility Will Be One of the Largest in North America
DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. recently said they began installation of a new electrical transformer and power substation in order to increase mining operations. DMG is a diversified blockchain and cryptocurrency company that works on end-to-end solutions to monetize blockchain’s ecosystem. дальше »
2018-7-28 17:00 | |
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RoboForex Broker Company Adds EOS Cryptocurrency to Portfolio
RoboForex to Add EOS to Its Portfolio It is announced by the RoboForex a brokerage company that it is now adding a new cryptocurrency called EOS, which will be open for trading on MT4 and MT5 platforms with the brokers. дальше »
2018-7-27 12:15 | |
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Bitmain Is a Mining Giant—Can It Really Claim Just 4 Percent of Bitcoin’s Total Hashrate?
Bitmain, a crypto mining company with several sub-mining operations, recently announced new transparency measures meant to “foster greater dialogue between [Bitmain] and the cryptocurrency communities at large. дальше »
2018-7-27 05:35 | |
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Yes, Stablecoins Can Secure Official Audits from Major Firms
“We have nothing to hide,” says Tory Reiss, VP of corporate development at TrustToken. Like the market’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, TrustToken's TrueUSD is fiat-collateralized. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:55 | |
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London Police’s New Course Trains Officers to Help Them Trace and Recover Cryptocurrencies
With the increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, government enforcement agencies are now faced with a new breed of criminals who are not shy in using these new financial tools to run their illegal operations. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:44 | |
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Bitmain Is a Mining Giant—Can It Really Claim Just 4 Percent of Bitcoin’s Total Hashrate?
Bitmain, a crypto mining company with several sub-mining operations, recently announced new transparency measures meant to “foster greater dialogue between [Bitmain] and the cryptocurrency communities at large. дальше »
2018-7-26 04:10 | |
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Cryto-Mining Operations Are Not Telling You Everything
However, over the years there have been a lot of fraudulent individuals and operations within the mining industry claiming to be something their not. Just because someone shows a picture of a cryptocurrency mining facility or a new bitcoin mining rig that outperforms the competition doesn’t make it real. We recently wrote about some sketchy дальше »
2018-7-22 19:54 | |
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A Prehistory of the Ethereum Protocol
Although the ideas behind the current Ethereum protocol have largely been stable for two years, Ethereum did not emerge all at once, in its current conception and fully formed. Before the blockchain has launched, the protocol went through a number of significant evolutions and design decisions. дальше »
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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Bitcoin Professionals Create Group For Blockchain Implementation & Scalability
Another group related to blockchain technology has been created on July the 20th. This time, John Newbery decided to announce the new project which is known as the Blockchain Operations Technology Group. дальше »
2018-7-21 19:23 | |
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