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New York IT Supervisor Faces up to 15 Years in Jail for Mining Bitcoin in the Office
11.9.2021
A New York IT supervisor is facing a possible sentence of up to 15 years in jail for mining bitcoin in the office. The man, identified as Christopher Naples, allegedly had hidden 46 mining rigs in the offices of the Suffolk County Center in Riverhead, New York. According to the investigation, 10...
Crypto Trading, Mining Are Illegal and Punishable, Nepal Central Bank Warns
10.9.2021
Mining and trading of cryptocurrencies are illegal in Nepal, the country’s central bank has reminded citizens of the Himalayan nation. The regulator also warned that participating in such activities would entail penalties as per the current legislation. Despite its position, however,...
Argo Blockchain secures $25M Bitcoin-backed loan from Galaxy Digital
10.9.2021
The Bitcoin mining giant has entered into another BTC-backed loan agreement with Galaxy Digital as it pursues further operational expansions
Government employee accused of mining crypto at public’s expense
9.9.2021
The New York county clerk office employee allegedly used over 40 devices to mine crypto unlawfully
Russian Duma wants to regulate crypto mining as business
9.9.2021
Russia is moving to regulate cryptocurrency mining after legitimizing the broader crypto industry in January
Blockstream and Macquarie Group launch Bitcoin mining pilot program
8.9.2021
The BTC mining industry is getting a makeover as miners shift their focus to ESG, or environmental, social and governance, initiatives
Demand for Crypto Mining Rigs in Vietnam Rises With Bitcoin Prices, Report Reveals
7.9.2021
Higher cryptocurrency prices recently have restored interest in digital coin minting in Vietnam. Crypto mining is once again seen as an investment opportunity with other options being limited by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that has been affecting the Asian country. Vietnam’s Sales...
New Crypto Unicorn, D&G & NFT, Bitcoin Mining Difficulty + More News
7.9.2021
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Crypto mining demand soars in Vietnam amid Bitcoin rally
6.9.2021
One crypto mining rig seller in Vietnam has reportedly seen its sales triple in early September, with GPUs selling at premium prices
Oil Producers and Bitcoin Miners Meet in Texas to Discuss Cooperative Mining Possibilities
6.9.2021
A meetup in a vehicle warehouse in Houston served as an encounter point for oil producers and bitcoin miners to talk about possible on-site crypto mining opportunities last week. More than 200 investors attended the meeting to talk about an alliance, that would allow oil producers to make more...
How will blockchain technology help fight climate change? Experts answer
5.9.2021
Here’s what experts on emerging tech think about the role of blockchain in achieving more sustainability and lessening the climate crisis
Hashrate Follows Price: Bitcoin Hashrate Jumps 92% in 2 Months, Difficulty Expected to Increase in 4 Days
3.9.2021
Bitcoin prices have improved a great deal in recent times and the network’s hashrate remains higher than it was 67 days ago when it tapped a low of 69 exahash on June 28. Today, statistics show Bitcoin’s hashrate has increased more than 92% since then and the network is due...
Kaspersky ranks cryptojackers among top malware threats in Africa
3.9.2021
Some of the most common methods of duping crypto investors include false advertisements claiming to sell mining equipment and fake websites posing as crypto exchanges
Cheap Power Brings Bitcoin Mining Boom to Venezuela as Country Moves Toward Digital Economy
3.9.2021
The very low power rates in Venezuela have created a powerful incentive to mine Bitcoin for a lucky few that have the capital (and dare) to purchase miners and infrastructure in the country. The rise of digital currencies has created a new industry that uses cheap energy and turns it into precious...
Illegal crypto mining not the cause of power shortages in Iran, ministry says
2.9.2021
Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade questioned Tavanir’s claims that illegal mining activities consume 2,000 megawatts of power
The total market cap of public crypto stocks has quadrupled since January
2.9.2021
The combined capitalization of publicly-traded crypto stocks surged from roughly $25 billion in January to around $100B today
Iranian Ministry of Industries Denies Power Shortages Are Caused by Illegal Crypto Miners
2.9.2021
Iran’s Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade has rejected claims blaming illegal cryptocurrency miners for the continuing electricity shortages in the country. The department believes the state-run utility company, Tavanir, has overestimated their role in the power deficit. Illegal Miners...
Unapproved Bitcoin Mining Plant Forced to Close Shop
1.9.2021
Noise complaints from residents of an affluent estate community in the Canadian province of Alberta lead to a months-long investigation which discovered a Bitcoin (BTC) mining operation that had been set up without approval - and now has to shut down.
Vancouver-based Link Global is the name of...
China mining shock may not be over yet, experts suggest
1.9.2021
Despite Bitcoin’s perceived hash rate recovery, analysts noted that the recent 150 EH/s reading was based on a short 24-hour window
Belarus president Lukashenko calls on state to mine cryptocurrency
1.9.2021
Belarus has lots of abandoned industrial sites that could be used to generate revenue through cryptocurrency mining, the Belarusian president said