Mining
Can Bitcoin Be Destroyed? 7 (Unlikely) Paths to Irrelevance
How likely is an end-of-days scenario for bitcoin? Not very, according to investor Sebastien Meunier in a piece that outlines the possibilities.
Opera Browser Adds Cryptocurrency Miner Protection for Smartphones
The Opera web browser is now protecting smartphones from cryptocurrency miners embedded in websites, the company says.
TSMC Expects 'Strong' Crypto Mining Demand to Continue
Cryptocurrency mining demand provided a boost to TSMC's fourth-quarter revenue, according to new statements from the foundry giant.
Antpool Adds Support for Siacoin Mining Amid Bitmain Miner Launch
AntPool adds support for the siacoin token, as the mining pool's parent firm, Bitmain, launches a device that can mine it.
Bitmain Reportedly Eyeing Canada for Bitcoin Mining Expansion
After announcing a Swiss branch, Chinese bitcoin mining giant Bitmain is reportedly looking at a second expansion into Quebec.
Kodak Debuts Bitcoin Miner as Blockchain Pivot Juices Stock Price
Kodak has licensed its name to a new bitcoin mining product.
Nvidia Curbs Data Center GPU Use – But Crypto Miners Are Excluded
GPU maker Nvidia has tweaked its software license agreement to limit the use of its products by data centers – unless they're mining cryptocurrencies.
ViaBTC Announces Shutdown of Crypto Mining Contract Market
Chinese bitcoin mining pool ViaBTC has announced that it will close its marketplace for mining contracts this week.
Ex-Iced Tea Maker Long Blockchain Is Buying Bitcoin Miners Now
The former beverage company is buying $4.2 million of AntMiner gear and setting up a mining facility in a Nordic country, according to an SEC filing.
Sneaky Crypto Malware Miners Are Targeting Ad Networks Next
Websites and publishers need to be prepared for cryptocurrency miners slipping into ads on their sites, according to Israeli adtech firm Spotad.
