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860 Terahash — Hut 8 and Bitmain Partner to Launch New Direct Liquid-to-Chip ASIC Miner
19.9.2024
Hut 8 Corp. has announced an expanded partnership with Bitmain Technologies, unveiling the U3S21EXPH, a next-generation ASIC miner. The launch represents a significant milestone, with plans for deployment in Q2 2025 and a potential transition to self-mining through a purchase option. Hut 8...
Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies
19.9.2024
New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with 66 nations advancing to pilot or development stages. Every G20 nation is engaged in CBDC efforts, with notable leaders such as China and the European nations pushing...
Closure of Bitcoin Mining Center Causes Spike in Power Bills for Citizens in Norwegian Municipality
15.9.2024
The recent closure of a Bitcoin data center in the Norwegian municipality of Hadsel has resulted in power hikes for citizens due to the inability to allocate the energy used by the operation to other purposes. While citizens and Hadsel’s mayor celebrated this development because of the noise...
Network Latency Drives Solana Validator to South Africa’s Commercial Hub
14.9.2024
Superfast founder Martin Tromp has launched a Solana validator in one of Teraco’s Johannesburg data centers. Solana is a fast, scalable blockchain platform competing with Ethereum. As a proof-of-stake system, validators like Tromp’s play a crucial role in maintaining network security...
Check Out The Newest Life-Sized Pokémon Plush
13.9.2024
One of the best things The Pokémon Company ever did was make life-sized plushies of some of its monsters. I feel this way not because I think the plushies themselves are that practical—they’re not—but because the photoshoots the company uses to show them off are always incredible meme fodder....
Greece plans new $330M data center to boost AI expansion
12.9.2024
Paris-based Data4 plans to invest in Greece to develop a major AI data center hub outside of Athens, signaling a boost to the country’s digital infrastructure and economy
One Of Pokémon’s Best Merch Lines Just Hit Gen 6 In Style
11.9.2024
One of my favorite things The Pokémon Company has done is aim to create at least some merch for every pocket monster. With over 1000 Pokémon, it’s unreasonable to expect each of them to get the same amount of attention as Pikachu, Eevee, and other marketable mascots. But merch lines like...
Core Scientific Is Uniquely Placed to Deliver AI Data Center Scale in the Near Term: Bernstein
10.9.2024
The bitcoin miner benefits from readily available sites and power, less competition and the ability to hire strong data center talent, the report said
FBI Reports 45% Rise in Crypto Fraud, $5.6 Billion Lost, 71% From Investment Scams
10.9.2024
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center has revealed a sharp rise in cryptocurrency fraud complaints, with over 69,000 cases and $5.6 billion in losses. Investment scams accounted for 71% of these losses, highlighting the growing exploitation of digital...
FBI reports Americans lost $5.6B to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023
9.9.2024
The elderly were the most vulnerable, and crypto ATMs have a variety of illicit uses, the report found
FBI reports Americans lost $5.6B to cryptocurrency fraud in 2023
9.9.2024
The elderly were the most vulnerable, and crypto ATMs have a variety of illicit uses, the report found
Jedno z největších zahraničních vývojových IT center v ČR loni mírně propouštělo a udělalo tržby 2,6 miliardy
9.9.2024
České vývojové centrum americké společnosti Red Hat loni udělalo tržby 2,6 miliardy korun, meziročně o pár milionů více. Red Hat má v Brně jedno z hlavních a klíčových vývojových center, tržby představují vývoj softwaru pro centrálu
The Starfield Planet At The Center Of Its Shattered Space DLC Sounds Like It Has A Lot Going On
6.9.2024
One of my hopes for Starfield’s Shattered Space expansion is that it feels a bit more like a traditional Bethesda RPG. And so far, that’s been the vibe of the pre-release hype. The planet at the center of the new story DLC, Va’ruun’kai, sounds like it might offer something closer to the open-world...
Bitfarms Hits Back at Riot Platforms’ Alleged Misleading Claims
6.9.2024
Bitcoin mining firm Bitfarms has responded to Riot Platforms’ allegedly misleading statements about a special meeting and potential acquisition. Bitfarms claimed that Riot refused to engage constructively and is attempting to buy Bitfarms at a discount for its own shareholders’ benefit....
Cipher Mining Boosts Bitcoin Data Center Portfolio With 300 MW Texas Site Purchase
29.8.2024
This week, Cipher Mining Inc. revealed that it has acquired a sprawling 250-acre property in West Texas, which includes a 300-megawatt (MW) data center. The company also highlighted that this location is ideal for high-performance computing (HPC) services. Cipher Mining Grows to 2.5 GW Portfolio...
Bitfarms Takes Control of Its First US Mega-Site to Expand Bitcoin Mining Capacity
29.8.2024
Bitfarms Ltd., a bitcoin mining company, announced on Tuesday that it has taken control of its new data center in Sharon, Pennsylvania. “This site represents Bitfarms’ first mega-site in the U.S. with access to up to 120 MW,” the company said. Located in the Pennsylvania-New...
Bitfarms assumes control of 120 MW mining mega-site in US
28.8.2024
Bitfarms assumes control of its first U.S. mega-site, marking a significant expansion in its power capacity and mining operations
Gate Ventures, Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center Launch $100M Innovation Fund
21.8.2024
Gate Ventures (crypto exchange Gate.io’s VC arm) and Abu Dhabi Blockchain Center partnered to launch Falcon Gate Ventures, a $100 million fund supporting Web3 innovation. The fund aims to stimulate global Web3 growth and solidify the United Arab Emirates’ position as a digital economy...
Coin Center Wins Right to Sue U.S. Treasury, IRS Again Over Controversial Tax Reporting Rule
19.8.2024
Crypto think tank Coin Center will get another shot at suing the U.S. Treasury Department over what it says is an “unconstitutional” amendment to the tax code that would require Americans to disclose the details of certain crypto transactions to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Gate.io to launch $100M innovation fund with the Blockchain Center in Abu Dhabi
19.8.2024
The fund aims to advance decentralized infrastructure and blockchain adoption and support talent from the US, Asia, Europe and the MENA region