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How Cryptocurrency Mining Could Help Archive Society's Important Data

The vast amounts of computing power going into mining bitcoin could be used for other purposes too, say researchers.

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Bitcoin Mining Manufacturer HashFast Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

By entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy, HashFast will now work with its creditors and seek a restructuring of its debt.

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Details of New Spondoolies-Tech Bitcoin Mining ASIC Leaked Online

The document reveals more details about the RockerBox ASIC behind the company's SP-30 unit, "the most powerful miner available".

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Seller Seeks $2 Million in Bitcoin for Real Yukon Gold Mine

$2 million in bitcoin can now buy you a real-life mining operation in Yukon, Canada.

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CoinTerra Tackles Backlog of 200 Refund Requests as Complaints Mount

Bitcoin mining hardware producer CoinTerra has revealed it has a backlog of around 200 refund requests to process.

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US Government Bans Researcher for Supercomputer Bitcoin Mining

A National Science Foundation (NSF) researcher has been blacklisted after mining bitcoin without authorization.

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KnCMiner Titan to Deliver 400 MH/s, Tape-Out Imminent

KnCMiner says the Titan will deliver near 400 MH/s, adding that the ASIC's tape-out is now complete.

KnCMiner readies ASIC customer list

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Missouri Secretary of State Halts Mining Business Over 'Deceptive Tactics'

Secretary Jason Kander has shut down a local bitcoin mining hardware company, citing a number of concerns.

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Mining Roundup: Walmart, BFGMiner and Altcoins in the Cloud

CoinDesk takes a look at the latest in the mining industry, examining power consumption, Walmart selling miners and more.

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Bitcoin Mining Giant BitFury Announces $20 Million Funding Round

BitFury has raised $20m to accelerate production and expand its international footprint.

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