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Bitmain’s Nishant Sharma Talks China and Crypto in the Humans of Bitcoin Podcast
19.6.2019
This week on the Humans of Bitcoin podcast host Matt Aaron chatted with Bitmain’s Nishant Sharma who shared his story and discussed the western hemisphere’s false impressions of China and Bitcoin. During the interview, Sharma conversed about his work with Bitmain, one of the largest...
China’s Biggest Payment Firms Have No Plans to Follow Facebook into Crypto
19.6.2019
WeChat parent Tencent and Alibaba's payments arm Ant Financial have no plans to follow Facebook into crypto
‘Hard Core Fund’ Collects 50 BTC to Support Bitcoin Developers
19.6.2019
This bitcoin evangelist is bridging the gap between the Asian mining industry and global open source developers
Bitmain Launches Low-Cost Special Edition Antminer S9
18.6.2019
On Monday, June 17, the Chinese mining rig manufacturer Bitmain Technologies announced the launch of a low-cost miner called the Antminer S9 version SE. The new 16 terahash per second (16TH/s) S9 SE is $350 per unit and the launch celebrates the company’s most popular product, the original...
Bitcoin Trades for a Premium in Hong Kong During Protests
16.6.2019
Right now, thousands of citizens from Hong Kong are protesting certain leaders and opposing a proposed extradition law. Alongside the protests, the country’s political issues are reportedly pushing wealthy Hong Kong residents to move their capital offshore. Since last week, the price...
Grayscale: Bitcoin Gained 47% in US-China Trade War Drawdown
14.6.2019
Grayscale research has shown the extent to which bitcoin bucked the downward trend in assets during the U.S.-China trade war
Safe Space: A Guide to Special Economic Zones for Crypto, From China to Switzerland
14.6.2019
Learn more about cryptocurrency safe spaces, where fintech ventures are encouraged to delve into crypto and blockchain — from Switzerland to the Philippines
Coinex Exchange Lists the first SLP-Based Stablecoin Built on Bitcoin Cash
13.6.2019
On June 12, the cryptocurrency exchange Coinex announced the listing of a new Simple Ledger Protocol (SLP) token called honestcoin (USDH). The Honestcoin.io website details that the new token is a fully regulated stablecoin issued on the Bitcoin Cash network backed 1-to-1 for U.S. dollars. Also...
China: Locals Allegedly Laying Cable via Fish Ponds to Steal Oil Well Power for BTC Mining
13.6.2019
Police in China have reportedly gathered evidence of people laying cables via fish ponds to steal oil well power to fuel their bitcoin (BTC) mining
Chinese City Offers Rent Subsidies, Cash Rewards to Blockchain Businesses
11.6.2019
Fuzhou, China is offering rent subsidies to blockchain businesses in a bid to accelerate the industry’s growth
Russia May Build Offshore Destination for Cryptocurrencies, Exchanges and Forex
10.6.2019
Russia may build a large financial center on the island of Bolshoy Ussuriysky
Bitcoin Analyst Says BTC Could Reach $25,000 by End of 2019
7.6.2019
Bitcoin price analyst Oliver Isaacs predicts bitcoin hitting $25,000 this winter, citing signs of mainstream adoption and the U.S.–China trade war as influencing factor
74% of the World’s Bitcoin Mining Operations Driven by Renewable Energy Says Report
7.6.2019
There’s a lot of debate over whether bitcoin mining is bad for the environment. Many bureaucrats and mainstream media pundits claim that mining is wasteful and bitcoin’s energy consumption cannot be ignored. However, these claims have been refuted in the past and on June 6, Coinshares...
NEO Releases Detailed Financials Ahead of Cryptocurrency Relaunch
7.6.2019
Many of the companies associated with NEO have proven to be a lucrative boon for token cofounders Erik Zhang and Da Hongfei
Major Coins See Red Following Reports That FOMO Fueled May’s Rally
6.6.2019
Crypto markets see red following reports that May’s rally was fueled by fear of missing out
Bitcoin Miners 'Highly' Profitable Again, China Still Dominates
6.6.2019
At current prices, the average miner is highly profitable again, with even older gear and high-cost producers currently able to make profit, crypto investment firm CoinShares concluded in its newest report on Bitcoin mining. It also claims that China still dominates both the mining hardware...
Cardano Price Analysis: Cardano (ADA) is Extending its Reach to New Market Spaces Like China and Japan
6.6.2019
IOHK, Cardano’s ecosystem partner, is in talks with Chinese universities to design a Haskell training course. IOHK China team was invited to the International Fintech Innovation Conference in Sanya, to introduce Cardano to the Chinese. ADA/USD 3 Month Price Chart – TradingView ADA Coin...
Trend Micro Detects Major Uptick in New Strain of XMR Malware Targeting China-Based Systems
6.6.2019
Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has detected a major uptick in monero cryptojacking malware targeting China-based systems this spring
Ex-Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu Set to Launch Crypto OTC Platform Next Month: Report
5.6.2019
Ex-Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu could launch his newest venture in the next month: report
Global Outlook Cut Down To Decade Low By World Bank As Trade Nosedives
5.6.2019
The trading sentiment at a global level has been at one of its lowest ebbs for quite some time, and perhaps the primary trigger for that has been trading war between the United States and China. When the two biggest economies in the world are involved in a trade war, then it is certain...