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Bitcoin Rich: 6 Crypto Entrepreneurs Make the 2020 Hurun Billionaire List
26.2.2020
On Wednesday, the “Hurun Global Rich List,” a ranking of the wealthiest individuals, published its 2020 report that notes the world saw 346 new billionaires last year. This year’s list also includes six blockchain entrepreneurs who made the Hurun Global Rich List through...
Binance’s CZ Overtakes Bitmain Co-Founder in New Hurun Rich List
26.2.2020
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao overtook Bitmain’s ousted co-founder Micree Zhan Ketuan in the latest Hurun Global Rich List
Bitmain’s Antminer E3 Will Allegedly Stop Ethereum Mining in 1 Month: Report
24.2.2020
Bitmain’s Antminer E3 will allegedly stop mining Ethereum in April 2020, altcoin mining pool 2Miners reports
Coronavirus Quarantine Controls and Shipping Delays Impact Bitcoin Miners
21.2.2020
During the first week of February, a few of the top mining rig manufacturers from China revealed they were forced to postpone device shipments due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Regional reports from the country now disclose that shipments will be delayed even longer and Chinese mining...
Bitmain’s Market Dominance Challenged by MicroBT
18.2.2020
The Bitcoin mining unit manufacturer rapidly expanded its market share in 2019
Bitcoin Mining Unit Manufacturer MicroBT Nibbles at Bitmain’s Market Share
17.2.2020
Bitcoin miner maker MicroBT rapidly expanded market share by selling over half a million units in 2019, chipping away at rival Bitmain's dominance
Five Crypto Relationships Worth Noting on Valentine’s Day
14.2.2020
Business partnerships, like romances, are fated to have their rocky moments. Facebook’s Libra project is no exception
How the Long Tail of the Coronavirus Might Slow Bitcoin’s Hash Power Growth
5.2.2020
The shortage of new mining machines caused by the coronavirus outbreak could curb computing power growth from Chinese miners who contribute over 65% of Bitcoin’s hash power
US Judge Dismisses Bitcoin Cash ‘Hijack’ Lawsuit Against Bitmain, Kraken
5.2.2020
A U.S. court has dismissed UnitedCorp's market manipulation lawsuit against Bitmain, Kraken, Bitcoin.com and others without prejudice
Coronavirus Outbreak Forces Chinese Crypto ASIC Manufacturers to Delay Orders
3.2.2020
Bitcoin mining rig deliveries from China are delayed due to the coronavirus according to a few Chinese manufacturers. Microbt and Ebang sent notices to customers via the firm’s Wechat channels. Sources say Bitmain and Innosilicon are delaying mining device shipments as well. Also read: How...
Coronavirus Controls in China Are Delaying Crypto Miner Deliveries, Firms Say
30.1.2020
MicroBT and Canaan have notified customers they would be delaying ASIC deliveries due to the Chinese government's quarantine of Wuhan following the coronavirus outbreak
Major Bitcoin Cash Pools Force 12.5% Mining Tax on Community
24.1.2020
Four Bitcoin Cash pool operators are forcing through a developer tax proposal on mining rewards
How Was It Possible for Bitmain to Oust Its Largest Shareholder Overnight?
20.1.2020
Corporate documents reveal new details about the ouster of Bitmain co-founder Ketuan "Micree" Zhan
Mining Report Highlights China’s ASIC Manufacturing Improvements and Dominance
11.1.2020
During the first month of the new year, the research firm Tokeninsight published its “Mining Industry Annual Research Report,” which covers the competitive bitcoin mining sector. Tokeninsight’s study highlights the fact that BTC’s hashrate increased by 80% in 2019, even...
Mining Giant Canaan Faces Stiff Competition After IPO Shares Slump
10.1.2020
On November 21, the Chinese mining rig manufacturer Canaan Inc. launched its initial public offering (IPO) sale of $90 million worth of U.S. shares. Canaan shares initially sold for $8.99, but plummeted over 48% on December 16 to $4.65 per share. Since then, Canaan has launched a series of five...
Canada’s DMG Blockchain Installs 1,000 New Bitcoin Mining Rigs for US Client
9.1.2020
DMG Blockchain Solutions has set up 1,000 new Bitcoin mining rigs at its British Columbia facility for an unnamed U.S. client
3,000 New S17 Pro Antminers Start Operation at Riot's Oklahoma Crypto Mine
8.1.2020
Riot Blockchain is in the process of incorporating 3,000 S17 Pro Antminers from Bitmain to Oklahoma facility
Japanese Firms SBI and GMO Join the Digital Gold Rush in Texas
8.1.2020
The city of Rockdale, Texas is attracting attention again, similar to the interest the region saw back in the fifties when the Alcoa aluminum smelting facility set up shop. These days, Rockdale’s change is due to the influx of bitcoin miners coming to town from all around the world....
Bitmain Responds to Layoff Rumors From Ousted Co-Founder Zahn
7.1.2020
Ousted Bitmain co-founder Micree Zahn took to Weibo on Monday to speak out against a reported Bitmain “personnel optimization plan” which could purportedly see around 500 Bitmain workers dismissed by January 17. Chinese media broke the story last week citing inside sources at...
Chipmaking Giant Samsung Reveals 3nm Semiconductor Prototype
6.1.2020
In mid-December, Intel revealed that the company expects to design 2nm and 1.4 nm semiconductors by 2029. During the same timeframe, regional sources reported Canaan and Bitmain will reveal new mining rigs this year equipped with TSMC-based 5nm chips. Now, competition is growing stronger as Samsung...