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GSR Introduces Derivative Products For Cryptocurrency Mining Companies To Hedge Risks
The cryptocurrency mining industry could soon start to hedge risks by using derivative products. GSR, a global leader in digital asset trading announced in a press release on December 20, that they are partnering with the crypto mining giant Canaan to bring professional risk management and execution services to Canaan’s mining network. GSR and Canaan […] дальше »
2019-12-20 20:04
Binance Research: Non-Economical Reasons Motivate Bitcoin SV Miners
Research conducted by major crypto exchange binance suggests that the motivation driving Bitcoin SV miners is non-economic in nature
дальше »2019-12-19 22:56
Vertcoin 51 Percent Attack Showcases Security of ASICs
Pseudonymous blockchain blogger Hasu has released an analysis of the latest Vertcoin attack. Published on the Deribit blog, the article makes a credible argument that ASICs enhance blockchain security by introducing an incentive to act in the interests of the network. дальше »
2019-12-17 19:48
Two Russians Charged With Illicitly Mining Crypto on State Hardware
Two unnamed individuals reportedly infected hardware at Russian state organizations with a program that mines cryptocurrency via a web browser
дальше »2019-12-18 11:06
Most Profitable And Easy Coins To Mine 2020 – Top Altcoin Mining Picks
Bitcoin is the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency which initially reared its shiny head into digital markets now way back in 2009. While regular currencies have a centralized authority which controls and prints them, Bitcoin was imagined as a community controlled currency that won’t have a single entity looming over it. дальше »
2019-12-16 17:28
Bitcoin is This Decade’s Best Investable Asset
Bitcoin has had its share of unnerving time periods – but over the last decade, it has been one of the best investable assets. Appearing as a “black swan”, BTC reached extraordinary valuations. дальше »
2019-12-14 16:05
Bitcoin Miner Manufacturer Canaan’s Shares Crash 40%
Canaan shares recently crashed by as much as 40% on Nasdaq, which was likely caused by the continuous pressure on Bitcoin price. Bitcoin miners are in a tight spot once again, as Bitcoin’s price continues to experience pressure. дальше »
2019-12-13 14:35
IDEG Reports Launch of New Bitcoin Trusts in Asia With Coinbase as Custodian
According to a recent press release from IDEG Investment Limited, “Asia’s First Bitcoin Trusts” have been launched “as a traditional and comfortable way for ‘old money’ to invest in digital assets. дальше »
2019-12-12 10:56
China Continues to Dominate Global Bitcoin Mining, But for How Long?
New research shows that China’s dominance of the total Bitcoin hash rate continues to grow. The nation reportedly now accounts for around 66 percent of all the computing power supporting the Bitcoin network at present. дальше »
2019-12-12 01:00
Bitcoin miner capitulation may be too early to determine as hash rate recovers
The threat of Bitcoin miner capitulation in the near-term has subsided, as the hash rate of the network recovered. Up until late November, the hash rate of the Bitcoin network was hovering at around 80 exahash. дальше »
2019-12-12 00:52
No surrender! Bitcoin miners (BTC) stay in business
Information about the upcoming surrender of miners due to BTC price dropping is greatly exaggerated, according to crypto community observers. The surrender of miners, that is, the cessation of mining due to low profits, can cause a domino effect – a rapid drop in the network hashrate and BTC price. However, some observers claim that […] дальше »
2019-12-11 16:40
Ethereum Ice Age May Be Imminent If Miners Withdraw From Network
What are the three most critical negative consequences of Ethereum’s difficulty bomb explosion, and what’s the way out?
дальше »2019-12-11 05:30
Bitcoin Hashrate Futures Coming in 2020, Mining Boom Inbound?
Mining companies may benefit from a growing market for Bitcoin (BTC) derivatives to finance and support their power-hungry operations. In 2019, despite price fluctuations, mining activity remains near all-time highs. дальше »
2019-12-11 18:15
Coinmine CEO talks crypto mining and why good user experience is so important for adoption
CryptoSlate recently had the opportunity to chat with Coinmine CEO Farbood Nivi. In 2019 Nivi founded Coinmine, the manufacturer of the Coinmine One — the first all-in-one crypto device that is made for use by everyone. дальше »
2019-12-10 19:00
Nvidia Claims Investors’ Cherry-Picking Information, Not Misled about Crypto Mining Boom
Nvidia has urged a California federal judge at a hearing on Friday to dismiss a case against it brought by investors who claim that the company misled them about cryptocurrency mining revenues. The American technology company that designs graphics processing units (GPUs) says the plaintiff cherry-picked information and relied on a Morgan Stanley analyst and […] дальше »
2019-12-8 19:05
Death Spirals and BTC — What Happens When Miners Capitulate?
If small mining facilities begin to capitulate by the year’s end, will BTC struggle to recover in the first quarter of 2020?
дальше »2019-12-8 06:58
Litecoin’s Mining Power Tanks to Lowest in Year Following Price Plunge
Litecoin’s price plunge in recent months has whittled away the profitability of mining the cryptocurrency, leading to a shakeout among operators. дальше »
2019-12-4 19:45
Will Crypto Save Iran from a Financial Crisis?
Iran is inching closer towards the financial crisis due to sanctions, but the country might still turn to cryptocurrencies for help. Iran is in a bad place right now, as the US officials state that the country’s finances might be in a worse situation than they believed. дальше »
2019-12-5 14:30
Monero Implements Hard Fork, Including New ASIC-Resistant Mining Algorithm
Monero has completed its hard fork and has introduced RandomX, a new ASIC-resistant mining algorithm
дальше »2019-12-3 23:52
A Plan to Decentralize Bitcoin Mining Again Is Gaining Ground
New code for mining pools could fix problems associated with transaction censorship and more, say its supporters. дальше »
2019-12-3 13:00
Despite Bitcoin’s Price Drop, High-Powered Mining Rigs Still Profit
Since BTC prices slid below the $8K price range, mining operations have been making less revenue. On Sunday, December 1, only 13 mining rigs with an average electricity cost of $0. 12 per kWh are profiting at current prices. дальше »
2019-12-2 23:45
Bitcoin’s Hashrate is Seemingly on a Downward Spiral
As the year almost comes to a close, there could be some interesting Bitcoin action in the weeks ahead. If the network hashrate is any indication, that activity might not necessarily be positive. дальше »
2019-12-1 02:00
Transaction Fee Mining Exchanges Are Decreasing, Says CryptoCompare
The cryptocurrency community isn’t exactly a fan of transaction fee mining, criticizing this process heavily for quite some time. CryptoCompare recently released a report, Exchange Review October 2019, which showed that TFM is slowly declining. дальше »
2019-11-30 22:24
Photonics Bitcoin Mining Tech Aims to ‘Democratize’ Energy Use
Three researchers have published a paper at Cornell University’s arxiv. org proposing a system called Optical Proof of Work (OPOW) to potentially be employed in Bitcoin mining. According to the paper, “heavy reliance on electricity has created scalability issues, environmental concerns, and systemic risks. дальше »
2019-11-29 16:45
As Halving Interest Grows, Spectators Discuss Miner Hoards and Capitulation
Recently, cryptocurrency advocates have been discussing the upcoming halvings set to happen on the BTC and BCH blockchains in six months or less. Since crypto prices have been heading southbound, the SHA256 consensus hashrate continues to remain relatively unfazed and data stemming from freshly minted coins shows miners have been stockpiling. дальше »
2019-11-28 03:30
New Research: Bitcoin’s Carbon Footprint Lower Than Previously Thought
A new analysis of Bitcoin mining has pointed to the importance of accounting for renewable energy sources, as opposed to earlier “blanket” assumptions
дальше »2019-11-27 13:46
Can Bitcoin Bull Run Without Scaling?
Bitcoin’s network has been operating near full capacity for now two years despite its price falling for much of that period. Not always, transactions have halved at times for the... The post Can Bitcoin Bull Run Without Scaling? appeared first on Trustnodes. дальше »
2019-11-27 23:10
What Bull Run? Bitcoin Price Blasts Below $7,000
Following an incredible parabolic rally and recovery during the first half of the year in 2019, Bitcoin price has spent the second half of the year in an ongoing downtrend that has taken the price of the asset back into a range not traded in since the depths of the bear market. дальше »
2019-11-22 17:44
Bitcoin Emits Less Carbon Than Previously Claimed, New Study Finds
Bitcoin has been regularly attacked for its energy-intensive mining process, powered by serious amounts of electricity. It’s been claimed that it leaves a carbon foot print comparable to that of a large city or even a small country, an allegation that often finds its way to the headlines of mainstream media outlets. дальше »
2019-11-21 17:45
Bitcoin Mining Capitulation is Here at Last; Will Prices React?
Dread it. Run from it. Bitcoin (BTC) miner capitulation arrives all the same. As spotted by Charles Edwards, a cryptocurrency analyst, the Hash Ribbons — an indicator tracking the health of the Bitcoin network’s hash rate — has finally seen a bearish crossover, or “inversion,” after days and weeks of anticipation. дальше »
2019-11-20 15:00
Bitcoin Capitulation Near, Price to Plunge to $6,400 if History Rhymes
Last week, Crypto Twitter erupted with reports that “miners capitulated. ” Indeed, the Bitcoin Hash Ribbons — an indicator tracking the health of the network’s hash rate — saw a bearish crossover, with the short-term moving average crossing below a long-term one, signaling that miners have stopped expanding their farms. дальше »
2019-11-19 08:24
Stack Sats Now: Bitcoin Block Rewards Will Be Just 1 Satoshi By 2140
With Bitcoin halving 2020 approaching, many are looking towards the future trying to predict what mining might be like in 100 years from now. What we do know is that miners will receive just 1 satoshi per block reward for the last bitcoin mined, but how much could that be worth by then? Every Satoshi Counts Bitcoin mining started gaining in popularity again this year, after Bitcoin price triumphantly returned above the psychological $10K level. дальше »
2019-11-18 16:11
Most Profitable And Easy Coins To Mine 2019 & 2020
Bitcoin is the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency which initially reared its shiny head into digital markets now way back in 2009. While regular currencies have a centralized authority which controls and prints them, Bitcoin was imagined as a community controlled currency that won’t have a single entity looming over it. дальше »
2019-11-18 04:45
Genesis Mining Review 2020 – Is it a scam? How profitable is cloud mining on Genesis?
“Should I invest in cloud mining?” is probably every other Bitcoin question I get. I’ve talked a lot about Bitcoin investments in the past and one of the things I always tell people who ask me about cloud mining is that I think 99. дальше »
2019-11-17 14:48
Canadian Company Commissions 3 Bitcoin Mining Units to Restart Oil Well
A nascent industry utilizing flared gas to power bitcoin mining units has been developing over the past year or so, in symbiosis with the oil and gas industry in North America. Companies providing services in this promising niche continue to install mobile datacenters at oil wells in the U. дальше »
2019-11-18 12:55
Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork Sees Miners ‘Waste’ Money on 14 Invalid Blocks
Over 20% of Bitcoin Cash miners still on the wrong chain after hard fork
дальше »2019-11-16 12:13
Chinese Regulators Set to Push Inspections of Crypto Mining Firms
Chinese regulators in the province of Inner Mongolia intend to dispatch inspection units to assure the clean-up of local crypto mining companies
дальше »2019-11-15 06:12
Bitcoin Fell 50% From $6,000 in 2018 After this Key Signal Lit, and it’s Flashing Again
The final nail was just put in the coffin of bulls. An indicator that tracks the health of the Bitcoin (BTC) mining ecosystem has just flashed bearish for the first time in a year, signaling impending capitulation. дальше »
2019-11-15 05:40
Iranian Grid Explains Electrical Costs Will Fluctuate for Bitcoin Miners
Throughout the course of 2019, Iran’s government and the country’s energy officials have been creating new guidelines for bitcoin miners setting up data facilities in the oil-rich nation. дальше »
2019-11-15 04:00
Core Scientific opens new 125MW ready blockchain mining facility
Core Scientific, an infrastructure and software provider for AI and blockchain technologies, announced that it has opened a new large-scale blockchain facility in Calvert City, Kentucky. The premium blockchain facility was purposely designed in buildings that are thermodynamically engineered for high efficiency and temperature management. дальше »
2019-11-14 20:03
Bitcoin’s Biggest Difficulty Drop for 2019: Simply Coincidence?
A few days ago, Bitcoin saw one of the largest single miner difficulty drops since late 2018. Multiple culprits have been proposed, but data shows that this may have been a random coincidence. Miner difficulty is a measure aimed at balancing the block production. дальше »
2019-11-13 18:19
No Threat of Centralization: How Exchanges View the Mining Industry
Coinbase, Kraken and other cryptocurrency exchanges are taking positions on proof-of-work consensus and Bitcoin mining. Despite criticisms against proof-of-work, they argue there is little risk of centralization-induced attacks. дальше »
2019-11-13 15:46
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sees Biggest 2019 Drop as Hash Rate Spikes
Bitcoin difficulty drops but hash rate estimate improves
дальше »2019-11-11 13:32
Bitcoin’s Upcoming Halving Exposes Long-Term Security Issues
Bitcoin’s network security largely depends on block rewards, not transaction fees. Will fees alone be enough to sustain the network as halvings continue to erode miner revenues? What does network security mean? The decentralization and immutability of a blockchain network lies in its resistance to the double-spend problem. дальше »
2019-11-10 05:34
Crypto Miner Steals $5M Worth of Computing Power Using Identity of Riot Games Founder
A crypto miner stole the identity of a co-founder of the game developer behind League of Legends to illegally access $5 million in computing power
дальше »2019-11-8 00:45
China Removes Bitcoin Mining From Unwanted Industries List
Inspired by its new fascination with blockchain, China now seems to have changed its mind about cryptocurrency mining. The latest version of a national macroeconomic plan indicates that the government in Beijing has given up intentions to suppress the bitcoin mining industry, in which Chinese companies have become global leaders. дальше »
2019-11-7 19:00
No, China Isn’t Banning Bitcoin Mining: Chinese Crypto Insider
Earlier this year, reports arose that China — once one of the cryptocurrency capitals of the world — was looking to ban Bitcoin mining. As reported by NewsBTC at the time, the SCMP reported that the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has revealed a draft list of industrial activities the government is interested in. дальше »
2019-11-6 07:39
The Dangers of Mining Pools: Centralization and Security Issues
What are the main and potential dangers of mining pools that every miner should be aware of? Let’s find out
дальше »2019-11-5 12:23
China: Veteran Regulator Tells Sichuan to Tap Hydropower for Blockchain
The former vice-chairman of China’s securities watchdog called for Sichuan province to tap its surplus hydropower for the blockchain industry
дальше »2019-10-31 12:14
Livepeer Wants to Make GPU Mining Profitable Again, Plans Release of New Methods to Earn Crypto
GPU miners, often forgotten by most companies, could find a new way to earn cryptocurrencies soon. Livepeer, a prominent decentralized video streaming platform, is ready to debut its newest product, which is said to be called Streamflow, this week. дальше »