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Bitcoin Mining
Engineer Fined for Using Russian Supercomputer for Mining BTC
When will people learn that they shouldn’t be “mining on the job?” Unless you’re employed as a bitcoin miner, you should wait until you’re on your own time to engage...
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Altcoin NewsMikroTik Cryptojacking Threat Now Affects Over 415,000 Routers Worldwide
The number of threats against cryptocurrency users continues to increase. Cryptojacking has been a big problem which only grows worse. New statistics confirm over 415,000 routers globally now mine cryptocurrencies....
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Altcoin NewsResearchers Say Bitcoin Mining Is Far More Green Than Reported
A new report from CoinShares says that Bitcoin mining is much more environmentally-friendly than is normally reported. The usual narrative applied to cryptocurrency mining is that it’s very energy-intensive and...
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Altcoin NewsNvidia Shares Plummet Due to Cryptocurrency Mining Slowdown
Chip designer Nvidia has its shares drop by over 19 percent due to a slowdown in cryptocurrency mining and a glut of inventory. What a difference a year makes. Nvidia...
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Bitcoin MiningBitcoin Is NOT Going to Destroy Our Climate – And Here’s Why
A new study suggests that growth in the use and adoption of Bitcoin could damage the climate due to massive emission levels. Many experts disagree. Cause for Concern Researchers at...
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Altcoin NewsBogus Apps Claiming to Mine Unmineable Cryptos Ripple (XRP), Tether (USDT) and Others Flood Google Play
A lot of people are interested in mining various cryptocurrencies. Most current mobile devices have, in theory, sufficient horsepower to do exactly that. Not all applications claiming to mine crypto...
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Bitcoin NewsBitmain’s AsicBoost Firmware Upgrade Leaves Bitcoin Mining Community Divided
Bitcoin enthusiasts will be familiar with the term AsicBoost. It is a technique developed by ASIC manufacturer Bitmain which can make mining more efficient. Surprisingly, the manufacturer has released a...
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Bitcoin MiningCryptocurrency Mining Operation in Iceland Addresses Industry’s Electricity Usage Concerns
The cryptocurrency mining industry gets a lot of attention lately. Its perceived energy usage remains a topic of substantial debate. Icelandic farmers may have come up with a viable and...
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Altcoin NewsTrump’s Tariffs Spoil Party of Chinese Mining Gear Manufacturers Like Bitmain
Mining rig manufacturers from China, such as Bitmain, Canaan, and Ebang, are likely to be walloped by the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Chinese mining rigs. End of...