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Bitcoin

Saying Goodbye to the Blockchain Romantics

Decentralization may sound like a sexy concept, but realism may be a better real-deal solution, argues Elly Zhang.

Tech  ·  22 December 2018
IPOs

Hong Kong Exchange ‘Hesitant’ to Approve Bitmain IPO, Says Source

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange is reluctant to approve the IPO applications of Chinese bitcoin mining equipment manufacturers, according to a person involved in the talks.

Business  ·  17 December 2018
Bitmain

Bitmain Closes Israel Development Arm Citing Crypto Bear Market

Cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain has reportedly closed down its Israel-based R&D division, citing a crypto market "shake-up."

Markets  ·  10 December 2018
Bitmain

Mining Giant Bitmain Launches Crypto Index for Investors

Bitmain has launched a new index tracking the performance of major cryptocurrencies as a benchmark for investors.

Markets  ·  30 November 2018
Mining

Bitmain Faces $5 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Unauthorized Crypto Mining

Cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain is facing a class action lawsuit for over $5 million that alleges unauthorized crypto mining by the firm.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 November 2018
IPOs

Bitmain Denies Reports CEO Jihan Wu Ousted from Bitcoin Miner’s Board

Mining giant Bitmain says CEO Jihan Wu still serves on its board, despite media reports to the contrary.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 November 2018
Crime

Bitmain Sues Alleged Bitcoin Thief in US Federal Court

Bitmain has filed a lawsuit against an anonymous thief in a US federal court, who allegedly stoled 617 bitcoin from the crypto mining giant.

Markets  ·  13 November 2018
Mining

Bitmain to Begin Selling New Bitcoin Miners Later This Week

Bitmain's recently revealed 7nm ASIC mining chip will be included in new Antminer S15 and T15 models, which go on sale Thursday.

Business  ·  6 November 2018
Mining

Investors Received False Information About Bitmain Funding Round

The pitch decks stated DST Global and GIC had invested in Bitmain. A disgruntled investor wants to take legal action over those false claims.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 October 2018
Bitcoin

Bitmain’s Latest Bitcoin Miner Update Activates Controversial ‘AsicBoost’

Bitmain has published a firmware update for its Antminer S9, using controversial "AsicBoost" code to give an efficiency hike when mining bitcoin.

Tech  ·  22 October 2018
China

Wealth List Reveals China’s 13 Biggest Crypto Billionaires

Chinese entrepreneurs behind some of the biggest crypto firms in the world have made the country's billionaires list for the first time.

Business  ·  11 October 2018
IPOs

Bitmain Is Going Public, But What Type of Investment Is It Anyway?

The difference with Bitmain going public is the investor exposure to cryptocurrencies. And that's where things get complicated...

Markets  ·  3 October 2018
Acquisitions

Mining Giant Bitmain Acquires Bitcoin Cash Wallet Startup

Bitmain has acquired Telescope, an open-source, browser-based wallet for bitcoin cash.

Business  ·  2 October 2018
Mining

Kill Switch Engage: Sia Cryptocurrency to Block Bitmain and Other Big Miners

After months of debate, Siacoin's founder is announcing a fork. That's good news for his other project, which will have the coin's only working ASICs.

Tech  ·  1 October 2018
China

Bitmain By the Numbers: An Inside Look at a Bitcoin Mining Empire

For the first time, the crypto community is getting a close look at Bitmain's financials.

Tech  ·  27 September 2018