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Bitcoin Mining Power Wanes — Network Hashrate Drops Below 600 EH/s
3.6.2024
Bitcoin’s hashrate has once again dipped below the 600 exahash per second (EH/s) threshold, following a brief increase in computational power on May 26. Since then, the seven-day simple moving average (SMA) shows that the network has decreased by at least 74 EH/s over the past week. Bitcoin...
Paraguay seizes 2,738 ASICs as power theft crackdown continues
31.5.2024
Power-intensive crypto mining is controversial in Paraguay, where an attempt at crypto regulation was vetoed because of it
Elon Musk Says Crypto Can Shift Power From Government to the People, but Denies Discussing Crypto With Trump
30.5.2024
Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has debunked reports claiming that he advised former U.S. President Donald Trump on cryptocurrency. While stating that he is pretty sure he has not discussed crypto with Trump, Musk said crypto can “shift power from the government to the people,” and...
Realm Network launches: Unleashing the power of network effects
28.5.2024
In an era defined by interconnected digital ecosystems, the launch of Realm Network is poised to set a new standard for leveraging the network effect. Realm Network, a cutting-edge platform designed to harness the power of decentralized technologies, aims to revolutionize how individuals...
Paraguay Cracks Down on Illegal Bitcoin Mining: Over 550 Miners Seized
24.5.2024
Paraguayan authorities have intensified their efforts to fight illegal bitcoin mining, using innovative techniques including artificial intelligence (AI) and its distribution systems to detect these activities. In less than a week, two new illegal bitcoin mining operations have been closed with...
How to Power the Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Revolution – HyperCycle CEO Toufi Saliba
21.5.2024
HyperCycle was founded in October 2022 following discussions between CEO Toufi Saliba and Ben Goertzel, founder of SingularityNet, at the global AGI summit in 2021. The company focuses on developing a General Purpose Technology supporting a decentralized network for AI-to-AI communication, designed...
Venezuelan Authorities Announce Bitcoin Mining Ban, Confiscate Over 11,000 Miners to Face the Nation’s Energy Crisis
19.5.2024
The Venezuelan National Power Ministry announced a special operation to disconnect all bitcoin mining farms from the grid. Authorities have seized over 11,000 bitcoin miners as the government seeks to reduce the power usage from high-power customers siphoning energy from the national electric...
Venezuela bans crypto mining to protect power grid
19.5.2024
This move follows a recent crackdown that involved confiscating 2,000 cryptocurrency mining devices as part of an anti-corruption initiative
Crypto Mining Surge and Erratic Weather Strain Laos’ Power Grid
17.5.2024
A report released on May 16 highlights how increased electricity consumption due to crypto mining and inconsistent rainfall have led to power shortages in Laos, challenging its goals as a hydropower exporter in Southeast Asia. Reuters: Increased Crypto Mining Strains Laos’ Hydropower Grid...
Floki Inu Price Prediction as FLOKI Lists on Revolut Business – Is an ATH on the Way?
15.5.2024
Meme coin markets are in overdrive, and Floki Inu is on the climb, with FLOKI bulls now targeting a new all-time high after an aggressive upside move triggered by Revolut. It’s no secret that dog-coins are here to stay. In fact, the unique staying power of Dog-themed cryptocurrencies...
El Salvador Mined 474 BTCs Since 2021, Government Now Holds 5,750 BTCs
15.5.2024
El Salvador, which became the first nation to use Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender, could easily hold 5,750 Bitcoins, per “Bitcoin Office” report.
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Bitcoin hash rate dips as miners turn off unprofitable ASICs post-halving
14.5.2024
Despite the recent block reward halving, only the profitability of Bitcoin miners with less efficient mining rigs is endangered, according to Terawulf's Nazar Khan
Chiliz joins Atlético de Madrid to power the latter’s fan token
14.5.2024
Chiliz, the premier sports blockchain provider and developer of the Socios.com Fan Token platform, and Atlético de Madrid have extended their partnership to enhance the Atlético de Madrid Fan Token and broaden its accessibility to fans through an innovative integration with the club’s digital...
Openai CEO Sam Altman Believes Processing Power Might Be the New UBI
12.5.2024
Sam Altman, CEO of Openai, the company behind the artificial intelligence (AI) model Chatgpt, has reflected on how the new wave of universal basic income (UBI) initiatives might be organized. In an interview at the All-in podcast, Altman stated that he favored UBI initiatives given the magnitude...
Argentina Energy Provider Seals New Bitcoin Mining Deal
9.5.2024
Argentina’s state-run energy provider has completed a new Bitcoin (BTC) mining deal that will see the firm use associated gas to power 1,200 ASIC mining rigs in Patagonia.
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Sui collaborates with FanTV to power global Creator Economy
8.5.2024
Sui has announced one of the potential breakthroughs in the Creator Economy. Sui has partnered with FanTV to power this initiative by leveraging the proceeds that enter their collective ecosystem. FanTV currently houses a community of more than 1.5 million members. Each benefit generated by...
Democratizing Investment – The Power of Asset Tokenization in Real-World Assets
4.5.2024
In the traditional financial landscape, investment opportunities in real-world assets (RWAs) have traditionally been reserved for the affluent and well-connected, with significant barriers preventing the average person from accessing lucrative investment markets. For instance, opportunities...
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3.5.2024
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US Coal Miner Uses Excess Power to Mine BTC; Earns 61 Coins in Q1 2024
2.5.2024
Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP), a coal mining company in the U.S., recently disclosed its use of underutilized electricity loads for bitcoin mining. Cary Marshall, the company’s CFO, revealed that ARLP concluded the first quarter of 2024 with an approximate total of 425 bitcoins. Marshall...
Bitvavo Partners with Figment to Offer Staking Services for Multiple Tokens to Users
1.5.2024
This partnership sees Bitvavo leveraging Figment’s institutional-grade infrastructure to power its staking services, catering to the needs of its users.
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