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ZCASH Mining 400% More Mrofitable than Bitcoin (BTC)
Zcash (ZEC) is currently the most profitable cryptocurrency for those into crypto mining, with a Return of Investment that far outperforms any other token in the market, including those cryptos with the largest market cap such as BTC, ETH or BCH. дальше »
2018-7-14 06:45 | |
New York Approves New Electricity Rates for Crypto Miners
New York is seeking to foster growth in its cryptocurrency mining sector, with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) approving new electricity rates for Massena Electric Department. The new provisions will facilitate “high-density load customers, as such cryptocurrency companies” accessing “individual services agreement tariff[s],” including “protect[ion] […] from increased supply costs. дальше »
2018-7-14 03:30 | |
PoWx Seeks to Change Bitcoin Mining with “Optical PoW”
Nonprofit organization PoWx has launched this week with the goal of boosting the idea behind proof of work (PoW) through more innovative algorithms. The company is seeking to decentralize Bitcoin mining and make it more accessible to consumers through a new technology that executives have dubbed “optical PoW” — a new type of hardware that utilizes a more advanced and energy-efficient form of laser technology as the cornerstone of mining. дальше »
2018-7-14 01:04 | |
Op-Ed: Bitcoin’s Roots in the Great Law of Peace
Bitcoin, in its nine years of existence, has steadily gained traction, defining itself as a new digital gold. Early adopters of this technology have shown excitement for the potential of this inflation-proof sound money. дальше »
2018-7-14 00:48 | |
Zcash Mining 400% More Profitable Than Bitcoin
Zcash (ZEC) is the most profitable cryptocurrency to mine, with expected returns far higher than other PoW coins like Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC). Data collected from cryptocurrency tools provider Anything Crypto suggests that at current difficulty levels, ZEC miners using the Antminer Z9 mini could expect an $8,000 return on their investment over a […] The post Zcash Mining 400% More Profitable Than Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2018-7-13 18:28 | |
Weather Disruptions Threaten Crypto Miners’ Profits
Crypto mining activities have often been called out because of their effects on the environment. However, in recent times, the environment has hit back at crypto mining facilities. Recent floods in Sichuan in China and heat waves in some regions of Europe made the global hash rate drop briefly, reports Financial Times. дальше »
2018-7-10 16:34 | |
The Financial specialist explainsWhy bitcoin employments so much vitality – The Economist
Why does bitcoin require so much energy to make something that exists only electronically? Bitcoin and most other cryptocurrencies are founded on the notion of an immutable ledger, called the blockchain, which comprises transfers of value from one party to another. дальше »
2018-7-9 13:04 | |
Why Pittin uses the most energy – the Economist
Why does bitcoin require so much energy to make something that exists only electronically? Bitcoin and most other cryptocurrencies are founded on the notion of an immutable ledger, called the blockchain, which comprises transfers of value from one party to another. дальше »
2018-7-9 09:41 | |
Some Aren’t Optimistic about Bitcoin despite the Cryptocurrency Miners Promising Opportunities
Cheap rental prices and inexpensive electricity have driven cryptocurrency miners to the seaside city. While cryptocurrency miners have long worked in places like China and Scandinavia, many are setting their sights on other parts of the world. дальше »
2018-7-8 15:37 | |
Heavy Rainfall in China, Thousands of Miners Reportedly Damaged
According to a Chinese language Economic Daily News report, graphics cards and ASIC mining systems are expected to see a short-term surge in orders from the crypto mining sector in Sichuan province, where reportedly over seventy percent of the mining systems are located in China. дальше »
2018-7-6 18:50 | |
Tom Lee, of Wall Street, reduces his end of year bitcoin price goal by approximately 20%
Bitcoin at $6,600 brings prices back to the lows in April, which marked the halt of a slide from nearly $20,000 in late 2017. Cryptocurrency miners use high powered computers that use a lot of electricity to complete a series of complex calculations to create a bitcoin. The bitcoin protocol calls for a finite number дальше »
2018-7-5 20:41 | |
Syscoin: Chain “Fully Operational as per Design” After “Irregular” Trade Activity
On July 3, 2018, Binance suspended all trading and withdrawal services due to "irregular" Syscoin (SYS) trades carried out "from a number of API users. " The exchange has since resumed all activities, according to a blog post. дальше »
2018-7-5 20:11 | |
Litecoin [LTC]’s Charlie Lee praises Bitcoin [BTC] developer on his alternative mining pool
Litecoin’s Charlie Lee recently tweeted an appreciation post in response to a Bitcoin Developer, Matt Corallo’s launch of an alternative mining protocol. The purpose of the launch was to make mining distributed and decentralized. дальше »
2018-7-5 07:21 | |
‘Intense’ Bitmain Lobbying Forcing Smaller Bitcoin Miners Out of Quebec
A month after authorities in Quebec lifted a moratorium on allowing Bitcoin miners, local businesses have begun threatening to leave suspecting unfair policies. ‘Very Saddened’ In a series of tweets June 28, D-Central founder Jonathan Bertrand claimed that due to conflicting interests and agendas at government level, as well as an “intense lobbying effort” from the world’s largest mining corporation Bitmain, had left smaller participants “completely stunned. дальше »
2018-7-4 17:00 | |
Crypto Mining Profits Plummet, ADVFN CEO Says
Clem Chambers, who is the CEO of a private investor’s website ADVFN. com, recently wrote about the falling rewards for Bitcoin mining in a Forbes. He suggested that falling prices of cryptocurrencies is leading to miners leaving the industry as the business becomes less profitable for them. дальше »
2018-7-4 10:04 | |
Top 14 Cryptocurrency Mining Hardware Kit Setups For Bitcoin Miners
The Top 14 Hardware Setups for Crypto Mining If you want to mine cryptocurrency, then you need the right hardware. If you’ve got the right hardware, then you can start earning cryptocurrencies immediately. дальше »
2018-7-3 23:32 | |
‘Miners Are Miners Again’: Bitcoin Core Dev Launches Alternative Mining Protocol
Bitcoin core developer Matt Corallo has launched a mining pool which aims to increase decentralization as Bitcoin mining becomes increasingly monopolized. Corallo: Miners ‘Have No Control’ Beginning June 25 but still with what Corallo describes as “vulnerabilities,” the pool uses BetterHash, a protocol which seeks to offer mining pool users the option to use their own block templates rather than those prescribed by pool owners. дальше »
2018-7-3 20:00 | |
Dodgy Crypto Miners Target Linux Systems, a New Report Reveals
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. дальше »
2018-7-3 18:39 | |
Bitcoin [BTC] miners take a hit after Chinese floods in Sichuan
Floods in China’s Sichuan province have caused the overall hash rate of the Bitcoin [BTC] to decline. The Sichuan province is known for being on the premier area for mining in China, accounting for over 70% of China’s mining output. дальше »
2018-7-3 17:19 | |
Gaming PC That Mines While Idling Hits Market in Russia
A hybrid computer, designed to please both gamers and miners, is now selling in Russia. The company offering the new PC promises a quarter ether of monthly income for gaming enthusiasts who would like to mine when their expensive configuration is idling. дальше »
2018-7-2 20:20 | |
Bitcoin Hashrate Drops as China Floods Knock Out ‘Tens Of Thousands’ of Miners
Bitcoin network hashrate appeared to dip June 27, coinciding with reports floods in China had inundated and destroyed “tens of thousands” of miners. Machines ‘Beyond Repair’ According to local Chinese media reports, the floods occurred principally in the country’s western Sichuan province, an area which accounts for around 70% of China’s mining output. дальше »
2018-7-1 19:00 | |
One to Vote for Network’s Block Producers as ‘Community Member’ Eos Creator Block
EOS developer Block.one has announced it will begin to stake its share of tokens to vote for the network’s 21 ‘Block Producers’ (BPs), in an announcement posted yesterday, June 28. In the EOS ecosystem, EOS holders can stake their tokens to vote for so-called ‘Block Producers’ (BPs) – the equivalent of miners on the Bitcoin дальше »
2018-6-30 23:46 | |
Op-Ed: Challenge of Mining Centralization Unveils Bitcoin’s Elegant Design
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. дальше »
2018-6-29 16:42 | |
Anyone Can Start Mining Cryptos in Ukraine Even Without a License
While governments and regulators in some countries are passing laws to regulate the trading of cryptocurrencies and, even their mining, other nations advocate a more crypto-friendly approach towards the sector. дальше »
2018-6-29 14:59 | |
Bitmain Nears 51% of Network Hash Rate: Why This Matters and Why It Doesn’t
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. дальше »
2018-6-29 23:07 | |
‘Roger Ver Will Now Cry’: Stress Testers Start Attack on Bitcoin Cash
BitPico, a group of “Bitcoin developers, miners and whales” which previously stress-tested the Lightning Network, has begun attacking altcoin Bitcoin Cash (BCH). ‘The Bcash attack has been started’ In a series of tweets beginning June 22, the group, whose members’ identities remains unclear, declared that having tested Lightning’s mainnet implementation for rigidity via a coordinated attack, it would do the same to test the BCH network – this time using a 51% attack. дальше »
2018-6-26 20:00 | |
Bitmain approaches to control almost 51% of bitcoin hashrate
Mining pools controlled by the largest Chinese ASIC miners producer Bitmain, mined more than 42% of bitcoin blocks last week, and their share in the network hashrate is growing, making a '51% attack' on bitcoin more real. дальше »
2018-6-26 22:14 | |
No License Needed to Mine Cryptocurrencies in Ukraine
Companies mining cryptocurrencies are not required to obtain a license, the Ukrainian state agency responsible for licensing regimes said this week. The annual revenue generated by the Ukrainian crypto mining industry amounts to over $100 million, according to recently published data. дальше »
2018-6-24 10:55 | |
Quebec electricity price hike: Crypto miners must pay up to 3 times the current rate
Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space Price Hike for Crypto Miners Quebec, a province in eastern Canada, offers one of the lowest power rates in North America. Quebec has been trying to attract crypto miners with its inexpensive electricity and cold winters, as news. дальше »
2018-6-23 07:32 | |
Bitcoin Inside: Crypto Mining Farm to Open in Former Intel Facility
California-based 3G Venture II has paid $13 million for a significant portion of an old Intel chip plant in Colorado Springs, which it intends of turn into a new bitcoin mining operation. Mining Farms Opening Around the World Miners have been flocking to cities that offer cheap electricity to reduce costs and increase profits, and it looks like Colorado Springs may join the list. дальше »
2018-6-23 07:00 | |
Quebec Hikes Electricity Price: Crypto Miners to Pay up to 3 Times Current Rate
The Canadian province of Quebec has reportedly decided to charge cryptocurrency miners up to roughly three times the current price after they flooded utility Hydro-Quebec with requests for mining operations. дальше »
2018-6-23 05:40 | |
Crypto Markets, Weak Demand from Miners Hurt GPU Producers
Dipping cryptocurrency markets are hurting not only crypto holders but also a number of related businesses and sectors. Manufacturers of hardware that can be used in mining applications, like GPU makers Nvidia, AMD and their OEM partners, are also hit by weak demand in the sector which is pushing inventories up. дальше »
2018-6-23 03:42 | |
Cryptojacking Running Rampant in Monero [XMR] Community
Research revealed by cyber security company Palo Alto Networks assesses that 5% of all Monero, the privacy coin, has been mined though malware programs. Palo Alto Networks deployed its Unit 42 to determine that 85% of cryptojacking activity revolves around the cryptocurrency known as Monero. дальше »
2018-6-23 23:15 | |
Quebec Raises Power Tariff for Cryptocurrency Miners
Quebec province has decided to raise the power tariff for cryptocurrency miners in the region. The policy will apply to all miners until the province finds an alternate solution to feed the power-hungry industry. дальше »
2018-6-22 21:43 | |
Genesis Mining Relaunches Bitcoin Mining Contracts
Genesis Mining is the leading cloud mining provider in the cryptocurrency world, and they’re once again issuing Bitcoin mining contracts for miners who don’t have the time, expertise, or wherewithal to get their shovel dirty in the crypto sphere. дальше »
2018-6-22 17:30 | |
Hydro-Quebec Increments Power Costs by 300% for Bitcoin Miners
The Quebec provincial regulator has decided to allow utility providers to hike electricity prices for Bitcoin miners. As a result of this uneasy situation, the regulator will allow Hydro-Quebec to raise its electricity prices. дальше »
2018-6-22 08:49 | |
Hydro-Quebec Increases Electricity Prices by 300% for Bitcoin Miners
Even though Canada has become a very important country for cryptocurrency mining, it seems things are changing behind the scenes. The Quebec provincial regulator has decided to allow utility providers to hike electricity prices for Bitcoin miners. дальше »
2018-6-22 05:00 | |
Why Crypto Miners Are Making Iceland their Top Choice For Mining
As Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies gain traction with public awareness and societal usage, the incentive to mine coins gets larger and larger. Even with bitcoin in a bear market mining continues to grow in popularity. дальше »
2018-6-22 00:07 | |
Kosovo Offers Inexpensive Cryptocurrency Mining
Cryptocurrency mining can get rather costly, given its massive energy consumption. But the Southeastern European country of Kosovo could provide a solution to that dilemma. While Kosovo might be recognized as one of Europe’s poorer countries, it does have one of the cheapest electricity rates in the region. дальше »
2018-6-20 23:02 | |
A scaling, proposal Bitcoin now thinking of Heterogeneous Block sizes.
When extending the chain, big-block miners must verify that the claims and the transactions match. That is, if regular transactions are invalid the full sub-block is invalid. Transactions at some height can be accepted, even if claims at the same height are Miners must verify that transactions trees and claim trees are in agreement, . дальше »
2018-6-16 05:13 | |
Study Reveals ASIC Miners Represent 30% of the Equihash Mining Hashrate
This week the Zcash Foundation and researchers from the University of Luxembourg have released a study that finds the presence of ASIC and FPGA miners may be controlling around 30 percent of the overall Equihash mining hashrate. дальше »
2018-6-16 22:45 | |
Malicious Monero Miners Made Off with 5% of Coins in Circulation, Over $175 Million
‘Fair’ mining and privacy altcoin, Monero (XMR), shed $175 million as a result of malicious miners hijacking what amounts to an eye-popping 5% of XMR in circulation. The findings come by way of a cyber security researcher in Northern California, investigating a noticeable trend uptick in mining thievery generally. дальше »
2018-6-15 18:45 | |
Vote Threshold Is Met: EOS Can Finally Launch Its Platform
According to data from EOS Authority, EOS has finally acquired the minimum votes required for its network to go live. After EOS failed to launch its platform on its projected launch date of June 2, a live-stream vote was called, where users voted “Go” to launch the blockchain network. дальше »
2018-6-15 03:10 | |
Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO, answered candidly during an interview about crypto’s prospects for the future. Among other criticisms, he stressed blockchain technology is mostly hype, and that bitcoin core (BTC) is controlled by Chinese miners
Among other criticisms, he stressed blockchain technology is mostly hype, and that bitcoin core (BTC) is controlled by Chinese miners and has no hope of being a world currency. And while Ripple certainly was the hot topic, Mr. дальше »
2018-6-13 21:18 | |
Ripple’s Garlinghouse: “Four Miners in China Control Over 50% of Bitcoin”
The CEO of the global settlement platform Ripple has once again addressed the current state of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industry. Brad Garlinghouse spoke at the 2018 Stifel Cross Sector Insight Conference. дальше »
2018-6-13 21:00 | |