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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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The profitability of cryptocurrency mining hinges on several key factors. Access to affordable electricity is one of the main requirements. In Washington State, the influx of mining firms has triggered...
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Cryptojacking has become of the biggest threats to computer users these days. The malware used to perform this task seems capable of mining different cryptocurrencies. A new report claims this...
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The production of Bitcoin through mining is an energy-intensive process – a fact which many critics are quick to point out. Compared to mining gold, however, which consumes more than...