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Altcoin News
Nvidia 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...
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Altcoin NewsFake Adobe Flash Updaters Distribute Monero Mining Malware
Malicious cryptocurrency mining software remains a very big threat to consumers. Palo Alto researchers note an increase in fake Adobe Flash updaters. A growing number of these fake tools tend...
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Bitcoin InfrastructureChina Capable of Disrupting or Destroying Bitcoin, Research Paper Suggests
A new research paper suggests that China has the capability and technical prowess to influence the fate of Bitcoin. Worrisome Findings Researchers from Princeton University and Florida International University seem to...
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Altcoin NewsBitmain Unveils Next-Generation ASIC Chip to Be Integrated into New Antminer Machines
Bitmain, the world’s leading manufacturer of ASIC chips and mining equipment, has announced its plans to launch an upgraded version of its chip. The new chip, as claimed, will deliver...
