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Hackers Mass-Scanning Web for Docker Platforms to Mine Cryptocurrencies
27.11.2019
A new hacking campaign is targeting Docker platforms that have API endpoints exposed online to mine Monero
New Research: Bitcoin’s Carbon Footprint Lower Than Previously Thought
27.11.2019
A new analysis of Bitcoin mining has pointed to the importance of accounting for renewable energy sources, as opposed to earlier “blanket” assumptions
Energy Costs of Crypto Mining and Tips to Save
27.11.2019
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Mining cryptocurrency is not cheap, it costs a lot of energy. So much that some people don’t even think it’s worth it. But if you have the means and can mine bitcoin or another cryptocurrency successfully, there are ways to cut down...
Russian Oligarch Turns Soviet Plant Into a Major Bitcoin Mining Hub
24.11.2019
Bitriver hosts mining machines in the former world’s largest aluminum smelter
‘No Capitulation’ — Bitcoin Miners Completely Unfazed by Price Drop
24.11.2019
Bitcoin price not irking miners as the hash rate stays stable
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty, Hash Rate Up; Miner Capitulation Postponed?
22.11.2019
While the price of Bitcoin (BTC) is dropping, the mining difficulty and hash rate went up. This has led some market observers to believe that we may not see a mass miner capitulation yet.
When the price drops and mining revenues decrease, miners who struggle to earn profits are forced to shut...
Bitcoin Emits Less Carbon Than Previously Claimed, New Study Finds
21.11.2019
Bitcoin has been regularly attacked for its energy-intensive mining process, powered by serious amounts of electricity. It’s been claimed that it leaves a carbon foot print comparable to that of a large city or even a small country, an allegation that often finds its way to the headlines...
Greta Thunberg Might Like This Research on Bitcoin Mining + More News
21.11.2019
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Environmental activists now can somewhat soften their stance towards Bitcoin mining. According to a report in American...
Bitcoin Miner Canaan’s IPO Nets Just $90M After Losing Banking Partner
21.11.2019
Canaan completes $90M IPO without major backer Credit Suisse
Bitcoin Mining Equipment Giant Canaan Fails to Raise USD 100 Million
21.11.2019
The second largest producer of Bitcoin mining equipment, China-based Canaan, has finally completed its initial public offering (IPO) after the third attempt, raising less than estimated.
While many have estimated that the company will raise USD 100 million at a USD 1.6 billion market...
1 Gigawatt Bitcoin Mine Under Construction in Texas Would Dwarf Bitmain’s
20.11.2019
The $150 million bitcoin mine could become the world's largest – surpassing Bitmain's, whose own mega mining operation is in the same Texas town
Quebec Mining Firm Expands Despite Protests of Local Population
20.11.2019
Mining firm Bitfarms expands its operations in Sherbrooke despite complaints about the noise from the local population
The world’s biggest mining farm to be built in 2020
20.11.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 20 November, 2019 “Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” - Newt Gingrich In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Bitcoin mining […]
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The world’s biggest mining farm to be built in 2020
20.11.2019
CoinMarketCap Daily Newsletter Your daily newsletter for 20 November, 2019 “Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.” - Newt Gingrich In today's newsletter, we will be covering: Bitcoin mining […]
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Bitcoin Mining Firms Merge to Build World’s Largest Purported Mining Farm in 2020
19.11.2019
Bitcoin mining firms Northern Bitcoin and Whinstone are merging and plan to jointly build the world’s largest mining farm
Canadian Company Commissions 3 Bitcoin Mining Units to Restart Oil Well
17.11.2019
A nascent industry utilizing flared gas to power bitcoin mining units has been developing over the past year or so, in symbiosis with the oil and gas industry in North America. Companies providing services in this promising niche continue to install mobile datacenters at oil wells in the U.S....
Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork Sees Miners ‘Waste’ Money on 14 Invalid Blocks
16.11.2019
Over 20% of Bitcoin Cash miners still on the wrong chain after hard fork
What Powers China’s Crypto Mining Industry, and Is It Sustainable?
16.11.2019
China is at the forefront of the burgeoning crypto mining industry, but as environmental concerns loom, its sustainability has come into question
As Bitcoin Cash Hard Forks, Unknown Mining Pool Continues Old Chain
15.11.2019
A rogue chain has developed following bitcoin cash's planned hard fork and has yet to cease production
Ukrainian Railways Branch Caught Mining Crypto With State Power
15.11.2019
The Lviv branch of Ukrainian Railways has been caught red-handed diverting company electricity to mine bitcoin