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What is a GPU and What Role Does It Play in Mining Cryptocurrencies?
By Patricia Bajis Ever since 2009, coders, developers and your computer-savvy friends have been mining cryptocurrencies in order to gain the currency themselves. With the cap of the amount of Bitcoin in the world being 21 million, miners are seeing diminishing returns on their work as we approach the cap and more people join in […] What is a GPU and What Role Does It Play in Mining Cryptocurrencies? was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-10-20 13:08
Bearish Markets Strangle Home Crypto Miners in China
Even as President Trump feared China’s bitcoin-prowess, the fact is far from the truth it appears as news breaking from local Chinese mining industry reveals that they are shutting down operations in larger numbers. дальше »
2018-10-19 22:05
Chinese-Based ASIC Chip Maker Bitmain Bracing for Tough Times Ahead as China–US Trade War Tensions Rise
The South China Morning Post reported on Oct. 16 that Bitmain, the world’s largest manufacturer of cryptocurrency mining hardware, is bracing for tough times as new US tariffs targeting Chinese goods has been in effect since Aug. дальше »
2018-10-19 20:19
Are USB ASIC Miner Devices Profitable?
We examine various USB ASIC miner options on the market today and determine whether or not investing in one of these devices is actually profitable. The post Are USB ASIC Miner Devices Profitable? appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-10-17 17:15
Hacking Bitcoin: Report Says China Can Attack the Bitcoin Mining Network
According to a recent research report compiled by researchers from the Florida International University and Princeton University, China has tremendous influence over the bitcoin network largely due to its monopolization… The post Hacking Bitcoin: Report Says China Can Attack the Bitcoin Mining Network appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-10-17 22:58
Trump Blows the Lid-Off IPO Plans by Slapping High Taxes on Beijing’s Mining Hardware
In continuation of President Trump’s protectionist laws, Chinese goods are taxed steeply when imported into the US. The latest victim of this economic policy has been crypto mining gear manufactured in China, by the world’s number one mining hardware manufacturer Bitmain. дальше »
2018-10-17 21:56
What Is the Best Litecoin Mining Hardware in 2018?
Mining Litecoin in 2018 is tougher than it was. But with the right hardware, it can still be profitable. Our Litecoin mining hardware guide will help. The post What Is the Best Litecoin Mining Hardware in 2018? appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-10-16 18:18
Squire Ready to Create Next-Generation Mining Rigs With New Partner Giant Ennoconn
Canada-based cryptocurrency mining infrastructure developer Squire has partnered with Ennoconn Corporation to manufacture the next generation of mining systems for prominent cryptocurrencies. The partnership will help launch the company’s mining ambitions further. дальше »
2018-10-13 20:49
Crypto Mining Not as Profitable Anymore: New Diar Report
Weekly crypto outlet Diar’s new report is proving to be disappointing for the crypto community. The Oct. 8 report suggests that Bitcoin miners are now seeing fewer profits. It contradicts the fact that Bitcoin miners’ revenues for the first half of 2018 have already gone past the 2017 numbers. дальше »
2018-10-11 17:49
New Paper Suggests China Could “Destroy” Bitcoin
East Asian influence has always played a significant role within cryptocurrency, but a new paper published October 8th, 2018, suggests China could not only singlehandedly cripple Bitcoin, but is already influencing the billion-dollar network. дальше »
2018-10-11 11:00
Report Links 74% of Bitcoin Mining to China, Sees Threat to Network
Bitcoin, the world’s most sought-after cryptocurrency, could be at the wish and whim of Asia’s economic giant. A recent study titled “The Looming Threat of China: An Analysis of Chinese Influence on Bitcoin,” jointly researched by Princeton University and Florida International University researchers, suggests China’s mining scene has an overwhelming influence over Bitcoin, something that could invite network manipulation. дальше »
2018-10-11 00:29
Overnight Crypto: Use Gaming Computer To Earn Bitcoin Mining Rewards?
What Is Overnight Crypto? The Overnight Crypto is a program that enables users to utilize the powerful gaming hardware within the computers they use for crypto mining, with the aim of helping them make money. дальше »
2018-10-9 09:47
MonBit: Verifiable Cryptocurrency Miner Hosting Provider?
What Is MonBit? MonBit is a company located in Mongolia that offers fully managed Bitcoin mining services at low rates compared to the market. The main aim of the company is to build an infrastructure for a completely decentralized future. дальше »
2018-10-9 08:36
Crypto Mining Continues to Rise in Q2, Claims McAfee Quarterly Threat Report
In their latest Quarterly Threat Report, McAfee Labs suggests that the crypto craze isn’t going to end anytime soon. The consistent rise in crypto mining activities during the second quarter of 2018 shows that falling crypto prices do not deter the miners who continue to reap profits. дальше »
2018-10-7 17:59
Android-Powered Bitcoin Full Nodes Arrive Sooner, ABCore Alpha Pre-Released on GitHub
An Alpha Proof Of Concept v0. 68 for the long-awaited Android Bitcoin Core (ABCore) was pre-released on Oct. 2, 2018. The project was initially conceived in 2016 and aims to allow every individual to run a Bitcoin full-node on their Android mobile phone. дальше »
2018-10-7 13:00
Federal Election Committee Asked to Consider Crypto Mining for Political Contributions
OsiaNetwork LLC has reached out to the Federal Election Committee (FEC) in the hopes that it will allow computer sharing for crypto mining for campaign donations. Osia says it would like to be the platform in which volunteers share their computer power to mine cryptocurrencies, which are then donated to political campaigns of their choice. дальше »
2018-10-5 23:57
Ethereum Mining vs. Bitcoin Mining: Which is More Profitable?
There are some critical differences between Ethereum vs. Bitcoin mining, which originate from the fact that these two cryptocurrencies developed with very different purposes in mind. At first glance, it… The post Ethereum Mining vs. дальше »
2018-10-5 20:50
Redenom ICO (NOM Token): Blockchain DAO Crowdfunding Platform?
Redenom is a new financial, technical, and economic paradigm that is powered by the blockchain. It combines the Zero Sum Game Theory and the Principle of Redenomination. The aim of this project is to create value in multi-stage resource distribution using Zero-Sum Game Theory. дальше »
2018-10-4 06:08
Coinbase Leverages “Child Payments” to Enhance Bitcoin (BTC) Transactions
San Franciso-based cryptocurrency exchange and wallet Coinbase revealed an innovative method for handling millions of “stuck” Bitcoin transactions on its platform, addressing one of the most voiced problems with the rising asset class on an enterprise level. дальше »
2018-10-4 00:27
Indian Government Websites Keep Getting Hacked to Mine Cryptocurrencies
With more than 100 government websites hacked in September alone, security experts in India are in a race against time to identify more websites hosting malware that allows the unauthorized mining of cryptocurrencies, India Today reported on October 1, 2018. дальше »
2018-10-2 21:00
Trade War Between China and USA Affects GPU Tariffs, Cryptocurrency Mining to be Affected
President Trump’s latest tariffs on Chinese goods could lead to an increase of graphics cards from both AMD and NVIDIA in the following months, reported CNBC on September 27, 2018. In a competitive mining scene where profit margins are slim, even the slightest increase in costs could mean the difference from being in the black and being in the red. дальше »
2018-9-30 18:00
Canaan AvalonMiner A921 Bitcoin ASIC Miner: Quality Crypto Mining Specs?
Canaan Creative has decided to upload the specifications of its latest miner launched to the market, the AvalonMiner A921. This Bitcoin ASIC miner should be soon available for users to purchase it. The first model A921 will be delivering 20 THS with 1700 watts of power usage. The hash rate can have a small variation […] дальше »
2018-9-30 10:55
Ethereum Developers Wants ASIC Mining Hardware Removed from the Ethereum platform
Martin Holst Swende who joined the nonprofit Ethereum Foundation in 2016 as the lead security to ensure that any code change within the second largest blockchain platform for the development of decentralized applications do not halt operations in the blockchain had voiced his opinion against the use of ASIC miners in Ethereum mine. дальше »
2018-9-29 19:45
Bitmain Bets on Bitcoin Cash and Fails
Bitmain has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). The company was valued at $14 billion in its most recent pre-IPO financing round, with Sequoia China being the major investor. дальше »
2018-9-29 19:29
Huobi Pool Enters the World’s Top 10 Bitcoin Miners by Hashrate Distribution
Huobi Pool, part of the Huobi Group, is now one of the top 10 mining pool entities in the world by global hashrate distribution. The entity’s share of global Bitcoin (BTC) mining pool recently increased significantly, pushing it in the top 10. дальше »
2018-9-28 19:19
IPO of Crypto Mining Giant Bitmain Could Pose More Risks Than Benefits
Bitmain, the world’s largest crypto mining equipment manufacturer, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE) after recording staggering year-on-year growth. дальше »
2018-9-28 13:10
Bitmain Reports $2.8 billion in Revenue ahead of IPO
Bitmain Technologies Ltd. , the world’s largest cryptocurrency mining company, filed a preliminary IPO prospectus with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX), disclosing revenues of $2. 8 billion in the first half of 2018, Business Insider India reported on September 26, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-27 19:30
Bitmain Officially Files for IPO As It Faces Growing Competition, BCH Jumps 20%
Chinese cryptocurrency mining giant, Bitmain, has officially filed an application to conduct an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). The application has been long anticipated by analysts, and many cryptocurrency investors are excited at the prospect of being able to invest in the mining operation. дальше »
2018-9-27 22:00
Iceland’s Bitcoin Mining Industry Losing Allure, Interest Now Shifting to Core Blockchain Technology
Iceland has been a hotbed for bitcoin and other cryptocurrency miners due to its very cold climate and the availability of cheap power supply. However, 2018 has seen a shift of interest from bitcoin mining to core blockchain ventures in the country, partly due to the slump in the price of bitcoin, reported Red Herring on September 23, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-25 09:00
Decred Mining See’s Huge Boost With New Bitmain ASIC Mining Rig
Bitmain have announced the release of a new mining rig, specifically designed for the mining of Decred. Named the Antminer D3, the new rig will mine Decred at 7. 8 TH/s. The mining economy is sat within a spot of difficulty at the moment. дальше »
2018-9-24 15:30
Winmax Miner Software: Real Way To Earn Bitcoin Using PC System?
WinMax miner is Windows Max Bitcoin cloud mining software that seeks to provide Bitcoin miners with a simplified method of mining the cryptocurrency using their unused computing power on their PC to generate Bitcoin earnings. дальше »
2018-9-21 20:06
Innosilicon’s Impending ASIC Miner Could Challenge Bitmain’s Dominance
As controversies surrounding Bitmain’s looming IPO spell uncertainty for the future well-being of the mining goliath, competitors are fast to move in on the manufacturer’s territory. дальше »
2018-9-21 01:04
Can Cryptocurrency Mining Drive Further Growth to the Clean Energy Sector?
Although cryptocurrency mining contributes significantly to the greenhouse effect, the crypto mining industry may be the answer to further investment and growth for the clean energy sector. According to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) report published on September 16, 2018, while many cryptocurrency miners use non-renewable sources, the cryptocurrency mining industry could benefit significantly if […] Can Cryptocurrency Mining Drive Further Growth to the Clean Energy Sector? was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-9-19 16:59
Bitcoin mining consumes 20X less Energy than Gold Mining – LongHash
One of the most popular arguments against bitcoin technology is the argument that bitcoin mining consumes more electricity than some countries. However, a comparison by LongHash has revealed that bitcoin mining actually uses 20x less energy than gold mining. дальше »
2018-9-15 14:18
New Mining Manufacturer Linzhi Announces Ethereum ASIC Miner
Chen Min, the former chief chip maker at Bitcoin mining chip developer Canaan Creative, is turning her attention to Ethereum. Announcing her venture at the Ethereum Classic Summit in Seoul, South Korea, Chen’s new company, Linzhi, will focus on building cryptocurrency mining devices, and its first official products are a series of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) miners designed specifically for Ethereum and Ethereum Classic. дальше »
2018-9-15 01:22
HashFlare Halts Bitcoin Mining Services
Hashflare suspended all Bitcoin mining operations and froze users accounts because the firm claims losses the last two months in a row. The post HashFlare Halts Bitcoin Mining Services appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »
2018-9-10 23:18
Cost of mining will ensure Bitcoin doesn’t fall below $6000 – Stutland and Luorio
With the persistent downward trend in bitcoin price in the last few days, two prominent traders Brian Stutland and Jim Luorio believe the price of the asset will “bottom out” at $6,000 due to mining cost. дальше »
2018-9-9 23:10
”Ghost Town” in British Columbia Eyes Revival as Bitcoin Mine Comes to Town
The town of Ocean Falls in British Columbia, Canada, is set to become yet another example of a rejuvenated small town with a new crypto mining facility in town. A report on September 4, 2018, shows that after four long decades of little to nothing happening, the fortuitous presence of cheap hydroelectric power has attracted a bitcoin miner to town,...The post %%POSTLINK%% appeared first on %%BLOGLINK%%. дальше »
2018-9-7 01:00
Bitcoin mining could revive ghost towns in the Pacific Northwest
The town of Ocean Falls in British Columbia, Canada once thrived its paper mill. Like many small towns across The United States and Canada, Ocean Falls relied on a mill or factory to keep their economy afloat and slowly began to deteriorate into a ghost town once these precious industrial hubs were closed or moved. дальше »
2018-9-7 22:49
Iran Confers ‘Industry’ Status Upon Crypto Mining Activities
Iran’s defiance of the US sanctions and its entry into alternative financial systems is creating inroads for cryptocurrencies. After being sidelined from the Belgium-based global banking and finance system SWIFT, the country is left with few options to handle payments and remittances internationally. дальше »
2018-9-6 16:59
Bitmax.io will start mining soon
BitMax. io, an innovative digital asset trading platform, has reportedly completed its launch and will start mining soon. It has completed the early stage financing round about two months ago with strategic investments from many of the industry’s top venture capital institutions including FBG Capital, BitMain, Matrix Partners China, GBIC, Perseverance Capital and Kratos Partners. дальше »
2018-9-6 16:25
Electricity Rates Increase in Grant County in Washington for Bitcoin Miners
Grant County, a town located in the US state of Washington, currently hosts a number of cryptocurrency mining operators. These operators migrated to the area because of cheaper electricity costs from the hydroelectric plant in the local region. дальше »
2018-9-6 16:04
Bitmain’s AntPool Activates Controversial AsicBoost for Faster Bitcoin Mining
Bitmain’s mining pool, AntPool, has supposedly activated one of their controversial methods of mining Bitcoin more efficiently, called AsicBoost. The controversial Bitcoin mining “hack” supposedly increases mining efficiency by up to 20% and is controversial because many developers claim that its use damages the Bitcoin network. дальше »
2018-9-6 13:30
Crypto Mining Now Accepted as An ‘Industry’ in Iran
After existing for a couple of years in Iran, crypto mining has finally been accepted as an industry in the country. The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme Cyberspace Council told local news agency IBENA that the various ministries of the government are united in the decision. дальше »
2018-9-6 15:00
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
Interested In Cloud Mining? Here Are The Top Providers Of 2018
Cloud mining is the easiest way for newbies to get into cryptocurrency mining, without having to purchase any of the expensive equipment or deal with the high associated costs, from the likes of energy bills etc. дальше »
2018-9-4 16:00
New Study Reveals Bitcoin Mining may be Beneficial to the Environment
A new study has shown that bitcoin mining can be beneficial as opposed to the popular idea that its energy consumption is hazardous to the environment. The new research was published on 30 August 2018 by Nodeblockchain, a Toronto based multi-disciplinary crypto asset company that deals in asset management and proof of stake mining. дальше »
2018-9-4 18:52
4 Bitcoin Mining Hardware Manufacturers Competing For the Industry’s Top Spot
Cryptocurrency mining manufacturers are vying for the top spot in the industry. Even though Bitmain remains the market leader, a fair few other companies are making inroads. The following companies, ranked in reverse order of market traction, are currently active in the world of commercialized Bitcoin ASIC mining. One can only hope more firms will […] дальше »