Tag: Mining
How to Build a Healthy Blockchain Ecosystem
One of the many hats I wear is serving as a board member of the Boston Blockchain Association. This is an industry group...
Bitcoin News Summary – March 9, 2020
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It appears that Justin Sun, who recently purchased the Steem website, is attempting to take over the Steem blockchain. Community-elected Witnesses (or blockchain validators) were replaced by high-value accounts associated with several major exchanges, such as Huobi, Binance, and Poloniex. User funds on deposit at these exchanges were likely leveraged in this move. The [...]
The City of Durham shut down its network after Ryuk Ransomware attack
The City of Durham, North Carolina, was the last victim in order of time of the infamous Ryuk ransomware that infected its systems....
India Ban Overturned, BTC Owners Warned They’ll Lose Everything, Hodler’s Digest, Mar. 2–8
Coming every Sunday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes,...
Countries That First Outlawed Crypto but Then Embraced It
As time progresses, the revolution of peer-to-peer digital currencies picks up speed. Now, countries like India and Iran, which previously had a harsh...
Bitcoin Slides Another 10% But Don’t Break Out the $4K Charts Just Yet
Bitcoin (BTC) bears are at it again, driving the price down nearly another 10% on March 8 during the weekend when volume is...
Hash Rate and Bitcoin Price During Mining Events: Are They Related?
On Saturday Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped below $9,000 again, increasing the uncertainty surrounding future price estimates and reminding investors that the Coronavirus continues...
EVRAZ operations in North America disrupted by Ryuk ransomware
Computer systems at EVRAZ, a multinational vertically integrated steel making and mining company, have been hit by Ryuk ransomware. EVRAZ is one of...
OKCoin Crypto Exchange Appoints Hong Fang As CEO For US Expansion
OKCoin made an announcement regarding its senior management. Hong Fang, having served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), will replace Tim Byon...
Canaan Bitcoin Mining Manufacturer Hit With Allegations Of Violating US Securities Law
Canaan, a Bitcoin hardware manufacturer, has recently been hit with a securities lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed within US Court on the 4th...
ProgPow Is Dead, Long Live ProgPow: Ethereum Developer Call Summary
The Ethereum (ETH) All Core Devs call to decide on the fate of ProgPow was held on March 6. Despite a tentative decision...
What is a Bitcoin Exchange?
A Bitcoin exchange is an online marketplace where traders can buy and sell Bitcoin using fiat currencies and altcoins.
These platforms essentially function as...