Crypto mining

Monero

Hackers Using Monero Mining Malware as Decoy, Warns Microsoft

Crypto-jacking is giving nation-state hackers a decoy for their more malicious attacks, Microsoft cautioned in a report.

News  ·  1 December 2020
NYDFS

New York’s Financial Regulator Wants Firms, Including Crypto Miners, to Look Closer at Climate Change Risks

The New York Department of Financial Services expects all firms, including virtual currency businesses, to start assessing climate change-associated financial risks.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 October 2020
China

Inside the Craze for Filecoin Crypto Mining in China

As Filecoin inches closer to a blockchain mainnet launch, investors in China are again speculating heavily on the network’s mining hardware and token prices.

Business  ·  13 July 2020
Regulation

Iran Gives Crypto Miners One Month to Register With the State

The government wants to "eliminate the confusion of cryptocurrency activists" with its call for mass mining registration.

News  ·  6 July 2020
Russia

2 Russian Nationals Charged With Mining Crypto on State Computers

Two Russian nationals are being prosecuted for allegedly crypto mining on Russian government-owned computer systems, state news agency TASS reported Monday.

Tech  ·  16 December 2019
Regulation

Iranian Government Proposes Annual License for Bitcoin and Crypto Miners

Government documents reveal a draft proposal for new cryptocurrency mining regulations in Iran.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 September 2019
Hacking

‘Panda’ Crypto Malware Group Has Nabbed $100K in Monero Since 2018

Cisco Talos has identified a group behind a spate of cryptocurrency-mining malware attacks targeting enterprise networks globally.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 September 2019
News

Iran Legalizes Crypto Mining

Iran is officially recognizing bitcoin mining as an industry it will regulate and for which it will set electricity rates.

Markets  ·  22 July 2019
Mining

Nvidia Says Crypto Drop-Off Helped Drive ‘Disappointing’ Fourth Quarter

Graphics card maker Nvidia has said the downturn in sales to crypto miners drove a drop in revenue in Q4, despite a record year overall.

Business  ·  15 February 2019
Crime

Crypto Mining CEO Said to Disappear With $35 Million In Funds

Crypto mining firm Sky Mining's CEO Le Minh Tam has reportedly stolen $35 million from investors and fled to America.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 2018
Cryptocurrency

Torrent Site Pirate Bay Warns Users About Monero Mining Software

Torrent website The Pirate Bay is doubling down on its plan to use visitors' processing power to mine crypto.

Tech  ·  10 July 2018
Crime

Kaspersky Warns on Rapid Spread of Malicious Crypto Miners

Kaspersky Lab says crypto-mining malware is quickly replacing ransomware, warning that mobiles could be the next big target.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 June 2018
Canada

Quebec Weighs Plan to Sell 500 Megawatts to Crypto Miners

Hydro-Quebec has submitted to the Quebec government the main guidance to select crypto companies to work with.

Markets  ·  25 June 2018
Bitmain

Bitmain Gets Go-Ahead for US Bitcoin Mining Operation

A Washington state county has agreed to allow Bitmain subsidiary Ant Creek LLC to lease 10 acres of land with an option to buy.

Business  ·  13 April 2018
Russia

Russian Police Arrest Two for Illegal Crypto Mining

Russian police have reportedly apprehended two suspects in connection with an illegal crypto mining farm.

Markets  ·  12 April 2018