Mining

Bitcoin 'Forked' in Controversial Bid to Resolve Scalability Question
Two of bitcoin's best-known developers have 'forked' the software in a controversial attempt to resolve its scalability crisis.

Bitcoin Cloud Mining Service Collapse Exposes Customer Data
A bitcoin mining service called Cloudminr.io has collapsed, resulting in the loss of bitcoins and the broadcasting of personal user information.

Bitcoin's Best Funded Miner BitFury Raises Another $20 Million
BitFury, the best capitalised mining firm in bitcoin, today announced it has raised a further $20m in funding.

New Genesis Mining Tool Seeks Industrial Bitcoin Mining Efficiency
Genesis Mining has launched a new web interface which will enable miners to gain greater control of their bitcoin mining operations.

Mining Malware Developer Settles with Federal Trade Commission
A cryptocurrency mining malware developer has settled with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the New Jersey Attorney General's Office.

BitFury Taps Ex-CFTC Chair, Bitcoin Core Developer as Advisors
Blockchain infrastructure company BitFury has selected a number of high-profile figures to serve on its advisory and technical advisory boards.

Bitcoin Network Survives Surprise Stress Test
A company's 'ultimate stress test' on the bitcoin network failed before it finished, but did produce some valuable information about transaction fees.

Judge Rules in Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Lending Lawsuit
A US judge has ruled that a Kentucky man must repay a loan he originally solicited in bitcoin.



