2021-7-30 23:30 |
The IRS has considered crypto mining revenue as part of taxable income since 2014.
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Facebook payment leader David Markus viewed China's decision to ban mining as a "great development" opportunity for Bitcoin
2021-6-21 15:55 | |
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Crypto mining was always considered one of the most secure and profitable ways of gaining a source of blockchain-based passive income. Cloud mining made crypto mining easier because hashpower exchanges like Global Hashpower Exchange (GHPEX) gave people the ability to effortlessly purchase hashing power on a dedicated platform.
2021-6-18 14:25 | |
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Mining is one of the primary methods to generate a profit in the cryptocurrency industry and is considered by many as one of the more lucrative mechanisms in the market...
2020-7-9 14:17 | |
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Bitcoin mining is widely considered to be harmful for our planet’s ecosystem. A new report by Coin Shares tells a different tale, as most of the mining efforts hinge on renewable energy sources.
2020-5-7 01:00 | |
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The mining of cryptocurrencies is often considered to be a wasteful effort. That being said, there is an option to maintain Proof-of-Work by utilizing NFC chips found in modern passports. Securing a blockchain often requires some sort of “work” to be done.
2020-5-5 00:00 | |
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On 1 August 2017, Bitcoin Cash had forked away from Bitcoin after weeks of speculation and on 24 August, Bitcoin activated its SegWit upgrade. Considered to be an important update, SegWit added a dThe post Bitcoin's 2017 hardfork-triggered 'BCH treasure-hunt' still dividing mining pools appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-2-26 18:30 | |
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Coinspeaker MetaMask is Back on the Google Play Store as the Tech Giant Lifts BanIt has turned out that Google had mistakenly considered MetaMask as a crypto mining mobile application, however, it has restored the MetaMask services "upon careful consideration".
2020-1-3 10:03 | |
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The National Development and Reform Commission of China appears to had a change of heart on cryptocurrency mining. In the 2019 version of the Industrial Structure Adjustment Guidance Catalogue, cryptocurrency mining is no longer considered an industry that needs to be eliminated.
2019-11-6 12:14 | |
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The North America COO of Barrick Gold, known as the largest gold mining company in the whole world, recently talked about whether the crypto industry can be considered a threat to the gold industry or not.
2019-9-19 22:42 | |
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The Panda threat group responsible for the “MassMiner” cryptomining malware attack in 2018, has resurfaced. The Monero mining group make use of remote access tools (RATs) and various other crypto-mining malwares to access and exploit vulnerable computers for mining cryptocurrencies.
2019-9-18 14:00 | |
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Cybersecurity researchers have identified a new strain of Linux malware that not only mines cryptocurrency illicitly, but provides the attackers with universal access to an infected system via a “secret master password.
2019-9-16 17:42 | |
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A small and relatively unknown cryptocurrency called MangoCoin (MGC) has decided to sell a “Bitmain Cloud Miner” recently. This could easily be considered normal, but it turns out that Bitmain has no affiliation at all with the company and its mining device.
2019-8-10 03:12 | |
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Coinspeaker Mining Crypto – a Free Lunch?If you speak to anyone over 50 about mining crypto, it’s likely they will ask you where your pick, hard hat and shovel are. Many of us under 30 will almost certainly have considered it.Mining Crypto – a Free Lunch?
2019-8-1 22:53 | |
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Gold is considered one of the most valuable elements on planet Earth. However, an argument about Bitcoin being the most valuable digital asset presently available can also be made. The digital asset has often been compared to the value of Gold, with the debate scaling new heights after Bitcoin outperformed Gold and several traditional assets […] The post Bitcoin’s [BTC] ‘unaffordability’ argument is weak after report suggests mining gold is more expensive appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-6-6 14:30 | |
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On May 9, 2019, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued new “interpretive guidance” about how its regulations apply to businesses that conduct money transmissions in virtual currencies.
2019-5-11 21:34 | |
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The court in the Roberts v. Obelisk, Inc. case has granted a motion to compel arbitration, according to a report by The Block Crypto. The ongoing case (Roberts v. Obelisk, Inc. , 2019 U. S. Dist.
2019-5-5 21:42 | |
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Today, May 2, 2019, marks the official release of Bitcoin Core 0. 18. 0, the 18th generation of Bitcoin’s original software client launched by Satoshi Nakomoto almost 10 years ago, and still the dominant Bitcoin implementation on the network today.
2019-5-3 16:02 | |
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Bitcoin fund Adamant Capital is convinced that the bottom of the bear market is in, and true to its name, the firm has laid out an unwavering case for this position with some persuasive hard data and fundamental analysis.
2019-4-20 22:59 | |
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A Japanese web designer has been given the right to walk, despite “borrowing” the computing power of unsuspecting users to mine cryptocurrency. The 31-year-old web designer appeared in court today and was acquitted of stealing his user’s computing resources with a Monero mining script called Coinhive, local news outlet The Mainichi reports.
2019-3-27 16:52 | |
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The code designed to enact ethereum’s next system-wide upgrade, Istanbul, may feature the inclusion of a controversial mining algorithm said to allow for broader participation in its network. Discussed Tuesday during a meeting of project managers working on the world’s second-largest blockchain, Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 1057, also known as Progressive Proof-of-Work (ProgPoW), has been long debated. […]
2019-3-13 23:15 | |
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In January of 2019, student Conner Brown attended a guest lecture by a Professor Susan Athey at the University of Stanford Graduate School. She gave a presentation to his “Evolution of Finance” class titled “Blockchain and the Future of Finance.
2019-3-1 03:39 | |
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GrossByte is a crypto mining site which promises to let you earn money by investing. The company is said to be led by graduates and “connoisseurs” of the crypto world. Today, we’ll tell whether this can be considered a solid investment or if GrossByte is a scam.
2019-2-12 15:35 | |
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Cryptocurrencies and blockchain tech have taken the stage in Israel. The country’s first dedicated cryptocurrency investment company has launched two funds, expecting to raise $50 million in assets under management.
2018-11-20 09:00 | |
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Bitcoin Cash, the “big block” project that forked away from the Bitcoin blockchain in August 2017, “hard forked” (split) into two different coins: “Bitcoin Cash ABC” (BCH ABC) and “Bitcoin Cash SV” (BCH SV).
2018-11-17 02:13 | |
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DigiByte is widely considered as one of the safest cryptocurrencies out there, in part due to several pieces of crypto technology (like the DigiShield or its 5 mining algorithms) that the project developed and implemented.
2018-11-13 21:27 | |
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With Ethereum’s launch in 2015 came a flurry of excitement over the future potential of smart contracts. Utilizing a more flexible scripting language than Bitcoin, the platform’s decentralized applications (DApps) were touted by proponents as unlocking a plethora of formerly untapped use cases for the blockchain.
2018-10-30 21:45 | |
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Listen Here – https://soundcloud. com/cryptodaily/how-monero-are-improving-human-rights-with-xmr Monero is considered to be the privacy coin, the currency of choice for absolute privacy. Now, privacy doesn’t necessarily mean security and we should remember that 2018 has seen a tonne of ‘Monero mining’ hacks, calling into question some of the projects integrity.
2018-10-12 17:00 | |
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As an emerging cog in the global digital economy, cloud mining offers a tool for enthusiasts to mine cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin without having to acquire hardware or other oft-required elements.
2018-9-11 16:09 | |
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The European Union is currently investigating the potential benefits of adopting a set of common rules regarding the distribution and trading of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, with a report calling for stricter disclosure roles set to be considered by EU finance ministers later this week.
2018-9-7 22:00 | |
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Bitmain made a bad bet on Bitcoin Cash but could still become “one of the great companies” in the cryptocurrency world, researchers from BitMEX reveal. ‘Bitmain Can Be A Legendary Crypto Company’ As part of an in-depth look into the mining giant ahead of its controversial planned initial public offering (IPO), BitMEX considered the potential for the company to recapture its former success while leveling thinly-veiled criticism at its management.
2018-8-30 22:00 | |
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While a leading bitcoin startup going public should be considered a success for the bitcoin community, the Bitmain IPO is not without controversy.
2018-8-21 21:33 | |
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This month, we celebrate Ethereum’s third birthday and reflect upon the many milestones that have occured in the industry since the dawn of the original smart contract blockchain.
2018-8-15 21:53 | |
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The production of ASIC mining rigs has always been somewhat controversial. Because the miners using ASIC are considered by some blockchains to be “cheating,” many companies have to constantly come out with new versions of their own ASIC tech in order to dodge the bans and patches on major cryptocurrency blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. […]
2018-8-13 19:55 | |
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The regulators have awoken. SEC Director William Hinman introduced novel concepts to the securities law analysis such that sellers of digital assets may have an escape valve.
2018-8-10 22:24 | |
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It is well known that crypto mining is energy-consuming process. Some of the U. S. states have taken measures against crypto miners as well. Recently, New York state created a new electricity rate scheme for cryptocurrency miners, who now pay more than average consumers.
2018-7-31 19:13 | |
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Ever considered mining cryptocurrencies for a living? Having a hard time understanding what the procedures entail? As the blockchain industry gradually takes shape – with more and more companies relying on the technology to resolve current industry concerns – it comes of no surprise that many would want to contribute to its development. This is […]
2018-7-30 17:15 | |
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After five long months of working with South Carolina officials, Genesis Mining has been dropped from the cease and desist order it received back in March 2018 from the South Carolina Securities Division.
2018-7-28 02:37 | |
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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.
2018-7-21 23:03 | |
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According to Argus Leader, a local South Dakota news site, BitMOR is a new cryptocurrency mining company that sells mining equipment and service to locals interested in mining cryptocurrencies. BitMOR is considered one of the first cryptocurrency mining businesses located in South Dakota.
2018-7-13 18:00 | |
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Bitcoin’s proof-of-work mining algorithm has sparked a few debates over the past few months. It is considered to be a huge waste of electricity and a borderline environmental disaster. A new proposal has been put forward under the PoWx banner.
2018-7-7 20:00 | |
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WatchGuard released its latest internet threat report for Q1 2018, which suggested that cryptocurrency mining threats are on the rise. About 98. 8% of common Linux/Downloader malware variants found in the first quarter were to target Linux-based computers with crypto miners.
2018-7-3 18:39 | |
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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.
2018-7-2 03:54 | |
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With more and more instances of malicious mining attacks, people are failing to recognise the problems that can be caused by this sort of activity. Often, these sorts of attacks can be seen as harmless, at the end of the day, they simply just utilise a small amount of your computing power, right? Whilst this may be the case, often, there is a great deal of principle that needs to be considered here.
2018-6-29 17:30 | |
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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.
2018-6-29 16:42 | |
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Recent Bitcoin block data shows that Bitcoin’s mining pools BTC. com, AntPool and ConnectBTC, respectively mined about 25. 7 percent, 16. 1 percent and 0. 2 percent of all new blocks over the past week.
2018-6-29 23:07 | |
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Canada’s government has released draft regulations for “virtual currencies” with a consultation period of 90 days, saying that proposed regulatory changes could mean a loss of $60 million over 10 years for businesses that deal in cryptocurrencies but will improve Canada’s international reputation and make it easier for crypto businesses to deal overseas.
2018-6-13 20:24 | |
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Grayscale Investments has introduced the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (ticker: MNRS), a new exchange-traded fund that provides exposure to publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies. The fund, which tracks the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index, is designed for investors looking to gain…
Digital Currency Group (DCG) has announced the launch of Fortitude Mining, a new subsidiary focused on diversifying exposure to high-growth crypto assets and Proof-of-Work ecosystems beyond Bitcoin (BTC).
CleanSpark is a strong buy and ‘top option’ for investors this year, according to a report by H.C. Wainwright & Co. CleanSpark, a Bitcoin (BTC) mining company, hosted an investor day in New York City on January 27, celebrating its…
HIVE Digital has signed a multi-million deal to acquire a 200 MW mining site in Paraguay, with plans to achieve 25 EH/s by September. Canadian Bitcoin (BTC) mining giant HIVE Digital is set to acquire Bitfarms‘ 200 MW hydro-powered mining…
Bitcoin mining reached significant milestones in 2024, according to the latest industry update from H.C. Wainwright analysts Mike Colonnese and Dylan Scales. Bitcoin (BTC) surged 121% year-over-year, closing the year at $93,390 and outpacing all other asset classes. Key drivers…
Gryphon Digital Mining received a 850-acre industrial site powered by natural gas in Southern Alberta, Canada from a signed agreement with Captus Energy for $18.7 million. According to Gryphon Digital’s press release, the Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm plans to use…
Crypto mining farms are large setups where digital currencies are created. Mining is how new coins enter circulation, with Bitcoin being the first to be mined back in 2009. As of early 2025, thousands of coins are out there, contributing…