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This Bitcoin Fork’s Funding Proposal is Drawing Serious Criticism
A bizarre infrastructure funding proposal for Bitcoin’s foremost offshoot, BCH has landed it the ‘centralized crypto’ label from the community. Bitcoin Cash Mining Tax A controversial funding proposal from the CEO of the largest BCH mining pool has raised concerns of centralization among the wider crypto community. дальше »
2020-1-23 11:30
HyperBlock secures $3.5M financing to power up crypto mining data center
HyperBlock, an operator of cryptocurrency data centers in North America, today announced it has secured up to USD $3,540,000 in financing. The three-year agreement will allow the company to invest in additional Bitmain servers, aimed to increase HyperBlock’s maximum hashrate capacity. дальше »
2020-1-21 18:35
Another Bitcoin Hashrate All-time High has Been Recorded
The Bitcoin network hashrate always tells an interesting story. Over the course of the weekend, a new all-time high has been reached once again. It is evident that the global interest in mining Bitcoin isn’t slowing down just yet. дальше »
2020-1-21 07:00
Bitcoin Hash Rate Continues Climbing to New High Indicating Healthy Pre-Halving Network Activity
Bitcoin hash rate achieved a new all-time high (ATH) on Saturday, January 18. The startling jump moved the total hashes to 126 Eh/s. The figure represents 126 quintillion attempted solutions per second. дальше »
2020-1-20 16:04
Are Bitcoin Hash Rates and Difficulty Really Related to BTC Prices?
Today’s crypto pump may all be about the altcoins but on-chain bitcoin metrics have shown continual improvement over the past year. Hash rates are at all-time highs just as BTC price taps a two month peak, but are they connected? Fundamental Metrics Strengthen Hash rate has always been considered a good sign of network health. дальше »
2020-1-16 03:30
New Beeminer Group chip’s firmware for S17 – 85 TH / S
Toward the close of 2019, Beeminer Group talked about a new line of installations for immersion cooling of mining for 3, 6, 12 and 24 Antminer S17 / T17, and also presented to the public a new firmware for overclocking S17 in immersion cooling, developed in partnership with MSK. The new firmware allows you to […] дальше »
2020-1-15 14:55
Interpol Reduces Cryptojacking Across Southeast Asia by 78%
Interpol continues to crack down on criminal activity involving cryptocurrencies. Primarily the cryptojacking threat remains very problematic, and further scrutiny is warranted. Cryptojacking has been a major threat for several years now. дальше »
2020-1-14 07:00
What Will Bitcoin Difficulty Adjustment Mean For BTC Prices?
This week will see an adjustment in bitcoin difficulty which will affect miners and could influence prices. The asset just closed its first large green weekly candle for three months so a trend reversal could also be in play. дальше »
2020-1-14 03:00
The Ethereum Hashrate has Fallen by 18% in the Past 3 Months
The network hashrate of any cryptocurrency can tell an interesting tale. In the case of Ethereum, the hashrate is certainly on the decline as of late, albeit a bounce could be imminent. When looking at the ethereum hashrate chart, a worrisome trend becomes apparent. дальше »
2020-1-14 01:00
Only 120 Days Remain Until Bitcoin’s Halving; Here’s What to Expect
As of today, January 13, 2020, Bitcoin’s halving is just 120 days away, marking the first time such an event will occur since the first-ever cryptocurrency rocketed into the public eye and became a household name. дальше »
2020-1-13 20:01
Bitcoin SV, Bitcoin Cash Halvings Spell Doom For The Miners
Mining is supposed to be a lucrative activity, earning cryptocurrency by running specialist machines continuously. But for Bitcoin SV (BSV) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH), this simple process is proving to be far from profitable. дальше »
2020-1-10 02:00
US SEC Traces $3.5M Back To Alleged Fraudster Behind Fake Crypto Mine
Operator of an allegedly fake crypto mine faces criminal charges from the SEC for fraudulent securities offerings worth $3.5 million
дальше »2020-1-10 00:39
Will Google’s Quantum Supremacy Break Bitcoin in 2020?
The crypto space would not be the same with the invention of quantum computing in the tech industry
дальше »2020-1-10 18:07
Lenovo Using Eco-Friendly Methods to Help Run GoChain Blockchain
Computer giant Lenovo will operate a signing node on GoChain’s blockchain, using eco-friendly methods
дальше »2020-1-9 00:25
Bitcoin Mining Power Has Hit Record Highs
Bitcoin (BTC) is seeing more computational power invested in coin generation than ever before. As of Jan. 6, Bitcoin’s mining network has reached a hashrate of 120 exahashes per day. This number has been growing steadily over the past decade, but it has grown significantly in recent months. дальше »
2020-1-8 13:16
Bitcoin Mining Power Hits Record Highs
Bitcoin (BTC) is seeing more computational power invested in coin generation than ever before. As of Jan. 6, Bitcoin’s mining network has reached a hashrate of 120 exahashes per day. This number has been growing steadily over the past decade, but it has grown significantly in recent months. дальше »
2020-1-9 13:16
Japanese Giants, SBI and GMO, To Mine Cryptocurrencies At Worlds Largest Mining Center In Texas
SBI and GMO will soon start to extract Bitcoin at Whinstone Inc., a Northern Bitcoin AG subsidiary located in Rockdale, Texas. Northern Bitcoin is the largest crypto mine in the world, but SBI and GMO may help it to get even bigger by bringing in new investors. In the past few years, it has decided […] дальше »
2020-1-7 19:22
Bitcoin hashrate surges to all-time high after Chinese government pressures miners to scale down operations
Just after regional authorities reportedly urged Bitcoin miners to reduce electricity consumption in Sichuan — a province that could account for up to 50 percent of global hash power — BTC’s hash rate rocketed to a new all-time high. дальше »
2020-1-3 11:27
Best Bitcoin Mining Pools 2020 in Review (+ Fee Comparison)
Mining is a crucial part of any Proof-of-Work protocol and is integral in maintaining the decentralized, secure nature of a blockchain. Bitcoin employs a typical PoW algorithm which has miners maintaining and verifying the network, making sure that the network is secure, democratic, immutable, trustless, and in theory more scalable than the average centralized database. дальше »
2020-1-3 23:06
Best Bitcoin Mining Software – 2020 Edition
Cryptocurrency mining is slowly but surely becoming more and more commercial. Once reserved for neckbearded nerds with a passion for Linux, computer science and cryptography, the process is slowly becoming adopted beyond that exclusive world. дальше »
2020-1-2 23:04
Chinese Bitcoin Miners Pressured to Scale Down Due to Electricity Shortages
Chinese Bitcoin mining farms feel pressure from local authorities to scale down their mining operations during the dry season
дальше »2020-1-1 00:27
Google Suspends MetaMask From Its Play App Store, Citing “Deceptive Services”
Google suspends MetaMask’s android client from its Play app store and rejects MetaMask’s appeal
дальше »2019-12-27 01:10
Asset manager: This key indicator means the Bitcoin bottom is in
Over the past few days, Bitcoin (BTC) has started to show signs of life, surging as high as $7,700 on the morning of Dec. 23. As of the time of writing this, the cryptocurrency is changing hands for $7,300, up nearly 15 percent from the brutal $6,400 low put in last week. дальше »
2019-12-24 14:30
Lawsuit Shows How a Public Firm’s $80M Bet on Bitcoin Miners Went Terribly Wrong
The legal dispute between bitcoin miner Ebang and Chinese public firm Wholeasy reflects the prolonged magnitude of last year's market sell-off. дальше »
2019-12-23 12:00
Coinmine One: Waste of Money or Bitcoin Mining Innovation?
We took apart a Coinmine One and talked to CEO Farbood Nivi to get an insider look at the mining gadget taking the cryptocurrency world by storm. “The whole point of crypto is that there is no guaranteed money anywhere. дальше »
2019-12-23 10:09
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 »