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Vietnam Crypto Miners Complain About Losses From Ethereum’s Merge
19.9.2022
Miners in Vietnam have expressed grievances over the loss of business following Ethereum’s transition to a consensus mechanism that does not require the energy-intensive computing they were providing. Many are in trouble, local media reported, quoting entrepreneurs and mining enthusiasts....
Working Group to Develop Efficiency Standard for Crypto Mining in Russia
19.9.2022
Crypto industry experts have formed a working group to draft a standard for energy-efficient and profitable cryptocurrency mining in Russia. The rules will aim to help developers and data center operators offer investors increased hardware uptime. Russia Prepares to Improve Efficiency of Mining...
Report: Quebec’s Mohawk Council of Kahnawake Seeks Energy to Power Crypto-Mining Opportunities
19.9.2022
According to a report from Canada’s Local Journalism Initiative, members of the Mohawk Nation from Kahnawake are looking into using electricity from Hydro Quebec in order to power cryptocurrency mining operations. The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake (MCK) created a new organization to research...
Bitfarms Starts Bitcoin Megafarm Operations in Argentina
18.9.2022
Bitfarms, a global Bitcoin mining company, has started operations in its mining megafarm located in Argentina. The farm, launched on September 16, is currently generating 10 megawatts (MW) of mining power during the first phase and will scale operations to be fully operational next year. Bitfarms...
Flashbots build over 82% relay blocks, adding to Ethereum centralization
18.9.2022
BitMEX, too, highlighted the need for a complete redevelopment of Flashbots or a similar system to mitigate unforeseen complications in an era after the Merge
Solar-Powered Crypto Farm in Australia to Prove Bitcoin Mining Can Be Green
18.9.2022
A crypto mining data center in the state of South Australia will be running mainly on solar-generated electricity, a media report reveals. The coin minting facility has been set up in a region known for its energy-hungry iron ore extraction and steel production. Bitcoin Farm to Mine Cryptocurrency...
These Are the Most Profitable Proof-of-Work Algorithms Since Ethereum Moved to Proof-of-Stake
17.9.2022
Since the transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS), ethereum cannot be mined and miners are now dedicating hashrate to different PoW chains. Since ethereum can no longer be mined, the most profitable PoW consensus algorithms are Kadena, Scrypt, and Cuckatoo32. Five days...
White House Releases ‘First-Ever’ Framework for Digital Asset Development — Crypto Industry Leader Says Recommendations Are Unclear
17.9.2022
The White House has now released what it called its “first-ever” comprehensive framework for the responsible development of digital assets just over six months after U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order on the same matter. However, one crypto industry leader has lamented...
Proof-of-Work Proponents Question Validator Censorship as 59% of Staked Ethereum Is Held by 4 Companies
16.9.2022
Prior to The Merge, Ethereum used to have dozens upon dozens of mining pools dedicating hashrate toward the blockchain network. That has all changed and most of the miners transitioned or plan on transitioning to other Ethash compatible coins like ethereum classic, ERGO, and the new fork ETHW....
The PoW Dominance Purge — Only 6 Crypto Assets out of the Top 50 Market Caps Use Proof-of-Work
16.9.2022
At the time of writing, only one coin in the top ten crypto assets by market capitalization is a proof-of-work (PoW) token and out of the top 20, there are only three tokens that leverage a PoW consensus mechanism. Moreover, out of 50 of the largest crypto coins by valuation, only six use PoW...
Michael Saylor Publishes Open Letter Discussing the ‘Sheer Volume of Misinformation’ Tied to Bitcoin
16.9.2022
The Microstrategy executive Michael Saylor is a big believer in Bitcoin as his company has purchased close to 130,000 bitcoin during the last few years. Six days ago, the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy published a report that claims proof-of-work mining operations have been affecting...
Cowboy Maverick Johnny Cash Mines 2.6 BTC Jackpot in Gold Rush at Bitcoin.com’s Crypto Casino
15.9.2022
Gold Rush with Jonny Cash dishes out a massive win of 2.6 BTC! Massive Win on Casino Slot Jackpot wins on our crypto casino Bitcoin.com Games have become a regular phenomenon with players winning insane amounts of BTC every month. Just yesterday, a lucky player’s mining adventures on...
Thailand Bans 'Depository Services', Chinese Court Says Investors Can Trade Crypto, Coinbase-BR Partnership + More News
15.9.2022
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ETC, RVN, ERGO Hashrate Soars Following The Merge, Large Quantity of Hashpower Awaits ETHW Fork
15.9.2022
Ethereum has officially transitioned from a proof-of-work (PoW) network to a proof-of-stake (PoS) system after seven years of operating as a PoW blockchain. The Merge has forced ethereum miners to transition to other PoW-based tokens and after the ruleset change was codified, a handful of PoW coins...
F2Pool, Poolin to start Ethereum PoW mining after ETHW mainnet launch
15.9.2022
Together, ETHW mining pools already make up more mining capacity in terms of block share than Ethermine, which opted to shut down mining operations
Russian Prime Minister Orders Finance Ministry, Central Bank to Agree on Crypto by December
15.9.2022
The central bank and the finance ministry in Moscow have been asked by the head of the Russian government to agree on a vision for the development of the country’s digital asset market by Dec 1. Working with other regulators, they should also present a common position on the legislation...
Norwegian town wants 'noisy' Bitcoin miners out, experts respond
15.9.2022
A municipality in Norway is using all means necessary to avoid “energy-sucking” Bitcoin miners establishing further operations, citing noise complaints and energy concerns
Michael Saylor slams "misinformation" about Bitcoin's energy use
15.9.2022
Michael Saylor claims Bitcoin mining could become a clean, profitable, and modern industry that generates hard currency for remote locations in the developing world
Ethereum Merge Could Shine Light on Chinese Mining Influence, Says VC
14.9.2022
CEO of venture capital firm Sino Global Capital, Matthew Graham, weighs in on Ethereum’s upcoming Merge and what the “seminal” moment may reveal about Chinese miners on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”
Top 5 Trends Shaping Crypto Mining Future: What Awaits Miners
14.9.2022
As the Ethereum blockchain awaits the Merge and its full transition to proof-of-stake (PoS), a broader discussion about miners and their future has emerged. As things stand, the Ethereum blockchain market is incredibly fragmented. The Merge is expected to usher in a new era in which validators...