Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin

Cisco Claims New Patent Could Apply to Bitcoin Mining

A Cisco patent suggests that internet customers would be able to create a distributed mining pool through a proprietary cloud application.

Business  ·  25 April 2018
Crime

Bitcoin Miners Arrested for Alleged Power Theft

Allegations of electricity theft have reportedly led to the arrest of bitcoin miners and equipment seizures in two Chinese cities.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 April 2018
Regulation

Bitcoin Miner Blames Trading Crackdown in China for Shooting

Toughened bitcoin trading rules in mainland China may have led to a Taiwanese bitcoin miner being shot by gangland investors, a report suggests.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 April 2018
Regulation

OFAC’s Bitcoin Blacklist Could Change Crypto

With just one paragraph, an agency of the U.S. government may have just radically altered the dynamics of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 March 2018
Regulation

Plattsburgh’s Crypto Mining Ban Could End Earlier Than Expected

Plattsburgh imposed an 18-month halt on new commercial cryptomining operations, but indicated it could end sooner if protections are put in place.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 March 2018
Regulation

New York Power Providers Cleared to Hike Rates for Crypto Miners

Cryptocurrency mining firms in New York State could face higher electricity bills after a ruling from the public utilities regulator.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2018
Europe

EU Can’t Ban Bitcoin Mining Over Energy Concerns, Official Says

Cryptocurrency mining is perfectly legal in Europe and only subject to standard electricity rules, according to an EU commissioner.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2018
Bitcoin

GMO Has Mined Millions of Dollars in Bitcoin Already

The crypto mine launched by Japanese IT firm GMO Internet has generated more than $3 million in revenue over the past three months.

Tech  ·  6 March 2018
Bitcoin Mining

US City Mulls 18-Month Moratorium on Bitcoin Mining

A proposed law in the City of Plattsburgh would place a moratorium on new commercial cryptocurrency mining operations for 18 months.

Business  ·  6 March 2018
Bitcoin

Bitfury-Backed Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Prepares to Go Public

Hut 8, two months after announcing its partnership with Bitfury, is preparing to be listed on the TSX Venture Exchange prior to expanding mining ops.

Markets  ·  12 February 2018
Regulation

Icelandic Lawmaker Floats Bitcoin Mining Tax

An Icelandic lawmaker has suggested imposing a new tax on the bitcoin miners that are flocking to the country.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2018
Bitcoin Mining

Samsung Confirms It’s Now Making Crypto Mining Chips

Samsung has confirmed it is now manufacturing cryptocurrency mining chips after reports earlier this week.

Business  ·  1 February 2018
Bitcoin

Samsung Is Now Building Bitcoin Mining Chips, Report Says

Samsung is manufacturing bitcoin mining chips in partnership with an unidentified Chinese firm, according to an Asian news report.

Tech  ·  31 January 2018
Bitcoin Mining

ViaBTC Increases Cloud Mining Fee Citing China’s Mining Resource Scarcity

China's crypto mining pool ViaBTC increases its maintenance fee ratio for AntMiner S9 cloud mining contract, citing mining resource scarcity in China.

Business  ·  16 January 2018
Bitcoin Mining

Quebec Lures Cryptocurrency Miners as China Sours on Industry

Cheap and abundant electricity, cold weather and a stable political climate are making the Canadian province attractive to bitcoin mining operators.

Business  ·  10 January 2018