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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 »
2018-9-3 20:00
Mines Now Being Used To Mine… Bitcoin
A decommissioned mine in the Norwegian Fjords is alleged to have been converted into a data centre, designed to mine Bitcoin in an efficient and sustainable manner. It’s not the first time an old mine has been re-designed as a Bitcoin mine, there’s a very good reason for that too, old mines allow for the perfect environment for cryptocurrency mining. дальше »
2018-9-3 18:00
Central Washington is Making Plans to Charge Bitcoin Miners x3 Of What They Currently Pay For Electricity Usage
This week, officials in Grant County, Washington, have voted to raise the electricity bills of companies that are classified to be in “evolving” industries. However this seems to be a veiled attempt to curb cryptocurrency mining in the rural county. дальше »
2018-9-1 16:12
Crypto Mining Firms Could Use Utility’s Underutilized Peak Load Capabilities to Power Their Operations
Crypto mining is a very energy-intensive activity demanding ridiculously huge amounts of electricity. For utility companies, this presents an opportunity to bag a huge amount of revenue if a crypto mining firm decides to put up shop in its area. дальше »
2018-8-31 14:49
Bitmain Lost $328 Million Buying Bitcoin Cash, According to BitMex Research
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. дальше »
2018-8-30 22:00
Chinese Bitcoin Mining Rig Makers Set to Make Billions with IPO Plans
The big three in the world of bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers are all planning to list in Hong Kong and raise billions of dollars in the process. An August 27, 2018, Reuters report examined how Bitmain, Canaan Creative, and Ebang are going about their billion dollar IPO plans. дальше »
2018-8-30 05:00
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
Elastos Teams Up With Bitmain On Merged Mining
Elastos, the 77th-largest crypto by market capitalization, is about to get several thousand new miners—although they may not realize it. In an announcement today, the eighteen-year-old project revealed a merged mining partnership with Bitmain that will bring the ELA protocol into the two largest Bitcoin mining pools. дальше »
2018-8-28 17:45
Is Mining Cost the Best Indicator for Determining Bitcoin Price Trends?
Bitcoin mining cost has been a good but cliched indicator for crypto market trends. However, the costs are based on a plethora of internal and external factors that may make them less reliable. Could there then be a way in which mining costs become the most reliable method of determining crypto prices? Medium user BarclayJames makes […] Is Mining Cost the Best Indicator for Determining Bitcoin Price Trends? was originally found on [blokt] - Blockchain, Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News. дальше »
2018-8-28 17:38
DPW Holdings New Hydroelectric Dam Is A Crypto Mining Revolution
Valatie Falls Hydroelectric Dam, New York, is set to see a new life within cryptocurrency mining, after firm DPW Holdings Inc made a bid to purchase the aging dam in March 2018. This will see a new cryptocurrency mining branch open up within DPW Holdings, a brave move considering the falling profitability of cryptocurrency mining as a result of depleting values from currencies such as Bitcoin and Litecoin and of course, an increase in the price of energy and mining equipment. дальше »
2018-8-28 14:00
Top Crypto Miner Bitmain’s Chip Business Facing Fierce Competition
Bitmain, one of the world’s largest crypto miners, could be facing tough challenges ahead. Aside from the low crypto prices affecting the profitability of its mining operations, even its mining chip manufacturing business seems to be losing its competitive edge. дальше »
2018-8-28 13:49
Bitmain, Canaan, and Ebang International Prepare for IPOs
Three of the largest cryptocurrency mining hardware manufacturers are preparing to launch initial public offerings (IPOs) in Hong Kong. However, the crypto price slump and regulatory issues could negatively impact on the success of said offerings. дальше »
2018-8-28 22:30
Does Cryptocurrency Have a Green Future?
Since Bitcoin first appeared on the scene a decade ago, attitudes towards cryptocurrencies have been mixed. Some have responded… The post Does Cryptocurrency Have a Green Future? appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2018-8-27 04:51
Bitmain Launches Its Revolutionary Water Cooler Antminer S9 Hydro
After launching seven new products this year, world’s largest cryptocurrency mining equipment manufacturer, Bitmain, has developed a miner with a unique water-cooled system. The company launched the new Antminer S9 Hydro, a miner that provides higher energy savings and creates less noise. дальше »
2018-8-25 17:58
BTC Mining Firm Soluna Plans 37k-Acre Sahara Wind Farm
Soluna, a blockchain mining company, plans to build a 37,000-acre wind farm in the Sahara desert to provide clean renewable energy for BTC mining. Soluna is currently in talks with the Moroccan government to construct a wind farm that can generate 900 megawatts of energy, every year. дальше »
2018-8-25 23:12
Top 4 Ethereum Proposals Potentially Affecting Mining Rewards
A lot of changes are coming to Ethereum in the coming years. Addressing scalability concerns is only part of the equation, as there are still some changes to be made to the current ETH emission schedule. дальше »
2018-8-24 20:00
Are We Using the Wrong Metric to Measure Bitcoin’s Energy Consumption?
Dr. Katrina Kelly, a researcher in clean energy technology, recently published an article on The Conversation questioning the overwhelming concern around Bitcoin’s growing energy use. While Kelly agreed that Bitcoin consumes a lot of energy, she noted that it is possible to increase electricity production while ensuring that there is minimal impact on the environment. дальше »
2018-8-25 19:55
Japan’s Internet Giant GMO Abandons Bitcoin Cash Mining
Japanese internet giant GMO has switched its entire mining capacity from Bitcoin Cash (BCH) to Bitcoin (BTC) as of July 2018. GMO Mines 568 Bitcoin Blocks In July A copy of the company’s monthly mining report uploaded to social media by cryptocurrency business investor Trace Meyer confirms that in July, GMO mined 568 Bitcoin blocks and 0 Bitcoin Cash blocks. дальше »
2018-8-24 19:00
New Research Claims Satoshi Mined Far Fewer Bitcoins Than Previously Thought
Based on five-year-old research, Bitcoin enthusiasts and critics alike have often held that Satoshi Nakamoto originally mined some 1,000,000 bitcoin in the early days of the network. дальше »
2018-8-24 01:05
Noise Complaints May Cause Norwegian Bitcoin Mining Center to Shut Down
Norwegian bitcoin miner Kryptovault is facing a shutdown of its operations due to extensive noise complaints from locals and a lack of proper paperwork. The company, which is headquartered in a former paper mill in Norway’s capital of Oslo, uses more than 40MW of power to drive an arsenal of nearly 10,000 computers. дальше »
2018-8-24 23:36
Nvidia Admits Defeat And Drops Out Of Cryptocurrency Mining Manufacturing
Nvidia are one of the world’s largest producers of graphics card and computer chip hardware. Initially established to build products for gaming and video, Nvidia are one of the few companies who have found a demand for their products within the cryptocurrency mining community. дальше »
2018-8-22 13:00
Будем жить: майнеры потребляют втрое меньше электричества, чем банковский сектор
В июле издание The Economist со ссылкой на эксперта Алекса де Фриза сообщило, что устройства для майнинга Биткоина потребляют около 22 тераватт-часов электричества — столько же, сколько вся Ирландия. дальше »
2018-8-22 21:00
NVIDIA’s Push Into the Crypto Mining Industry May Have Come to an End
As excess stocks of mining-focused graphics cards and chips pile up in NVIDIA’s unused inventory, the chip giant from Santa Clara, California, is left with no choice but to tone down its ambitions for the once-thriving currency mining market. дальше »
2018-8-21 18:39
SoftBank Denies Reports of Bitmain Deal; Bitmain Still Silent
Japanese telecom giant SoftBank has denied media reports of its involvement in a pre-IPO funding round of bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Bitmain. Last week, several media outlets had reported that SoftBank and Chinese internet giant Tencent were leading a pre-IPO funding round for Bitmain. дальше »
2018-8-21 18:03
GEAR Set to Turn Self-sustaining, Green Cryptocurrency Mining into Reality
Using green energy and renewable powered data mining centres on a self-financing network, GEAR is not just providing innovative solutions for cryptocurrency mining, but for green and sustainable energy in all forms. дальше »