Mining
CME Patent Sees Derivatives Opportunity in Bitcoin Mining
Derivatives giant CME Group is looking to patent a way for bitcoin miners to hedge against the risks they face.
Bitmain Debuts New Litecoin Mining Hardware, Citing Customer Demand
Mining firm Bitmain has announced a new litecoin mining rig it says will ship in Q2 2017.
Mirai, The Infamous Internet of Things Army, Can Now Mine Bitcoin
A new version of an infamous botnet has been detected – and this version is equipped to mine bitcoin.
Bitcoin Hardware Maker Canaan Calls for Mining Industry Changes
One of the industry's largest mining chip manufacturers is weighing in on new controversy surrounding how miners engage with the network.
Here Comes the Pickaxe Race: Bitcoin Mining Jumps to GPU
Early bitcoin entrepreneur Alex Waters looks back at what was lost as the network's mining 'arms race' escalated.
Bitmain Subsidiary Opens New Bitcoin Mining Pool to Public
A subsidiary of controversial China-based mining firm Bitmain is launching a new pool today, one that is seeking to sidestep the scaling debate.
Bitcoin Mining Fraud Lawsuit Moves Forward in New Jersey
A federal lawsuit filed by investors in a US-based bitcoin mining operation is moving ahead after months of little movement.
Private Blockchains for Bitcoin Maximalists
CoinDesk contributor Martin Hagelstrom addresses the private vs public blockchain debate, arguing for the tech from a bitcoin believer's perspective.
With Ethereum 'Ice Age' Incoming, Momentum Builds for Miner Pay Cut
A vote currently taking place on ethereum's mining rewards system has motivated a big response from the community.
Fork Fallout? A Bitcoin Split Could Become a Legal Mess
Should the bitcoin network split into rival chains, those impacted in the fallout may be unable to turn to courts for recourse, lawyers say.
