Tag: Mining
Altcoin News
Bitmain 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...
Bitcoin News
Bitcoin Miners in Washington Counties Facing Power Price Hikes
The profitability of cryptocurrency mining hinges on several key factors. Access to affordable electricity is one of the main requirements. In Washington State, the...
Altcoin News
NSA’s Eternal Blue Exploit Leads to Cryptojacking Surge
Cryptojacking has become of the biggest threats to computer users these days. The malware used to perform this task seems capable of mining different...
Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin Mining Uses a Lot of Energy, But Gold Mining Uses 20x More
The production of Bitcoin through mining is an energy-intensive process - a fact which many critics are quick to point out. Compared to mining...
Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoin Mining Operators Hit with Substantial Electricity Rate Increases
One county in Washington state is raising the electricity costs for Bitcoin mining substantially over the next three years.It's going to get a great...
Altcoin News
Largest Crypto Mining Facility in Russia Repurposes Defunct Fertilizer Laboratory
One former fertilizer lab in Russia is being reopened as a cryptocurrency farm. It is considered to be the region's largest crypto mining operation...
Altcoin News
Crypto Mining Decline Deals Blow to Nvidia Bottom Line
Due to the ongoing decline in cryptocurrency mining, Nvidia Corp. shares dropped 5% on Friday to close the day at $244.82, down from $257.44...
Bitcoin News
As Economy Sputters, Hackers in Iran Ramp up Ransomware Attacks
Hackers in Iran, potentially government-backed, are turning to ransomware and Bitcoin as the country's economy falters due to sanctions.Ransomware is a scourge that affects...
Altcoin News
Hong Kong Cryptocurrency Mining Company Founder Disappears with $2.5 Million
Another cryptocurrency mining scam has popped up as the founder of a Hong Kong-based company disappears with $2.5 million.With the coming of another week,...
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Bitcoin Mining TV Announced by Canaan
People will soon enjoy Bitcoin mining from the comfort of their couch as Canaan announces a mining-enabled TV.Cryptocurrency mining has changed a bit over...
Altcoin News
Cryptocurrency Mining CEO Steals $35 Million
Le Minh Tam, the CEO of cryptocurrency mining company Sky Mining, has fled Vietnam with $35 million in stolen assets.There are a lot of...
Bitcoin Mining
Honeyminer Makes Cryptocurrency Mining Accessible to Everyone With a GPU
Mining cryptocurrency has always been an appealing venture. Most people do not have access to dedicated mining hardware, which limits their involvement in this...
