Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Down for the Count

At press time, the father of cryptocurrencies has dropped down to about $6,400. That is roughly $200 less than where it stood yesterday afternoon. Enthusiasts everywhere were pleasantly surprised to see the currency spike to $6,600 just prior to the start of the week. However, things began looking a little worrisome when $6,500 entered the … Read more

Abandoned Intel Manufacturing Complex Bought for $13M to Mine Bitcoin

Following such places as Quebec and New York, the latest location in North America to attract large Bitcoin mining operations with a cheap supply of electricity is Colorado Springs. A miner has paid $13 million to convert an abandoned Intel chip manufacturing complex into an industrial mining farm.    Also Read: Silicon Valley Whales Buy … Read more

No License Needed to Mine Cryptocurrencies in Ukraine

Companies mining cryptocurrencies are not required to obtain a license, the Ukrainian state agency responsible for licensing regimes said this week. The annual revenue generated by the Ukrainian crypto mining industry amounts to over $100 million, according to recently published data. The country remains attractive to miners while mining costs in many other corners of … Read more

What Is Forging, and Is It a Viable Alternative to Bitcoin Mining?

As more and more people join the cryptocurrency conversation, Bitcoin mining has been thrust into the limelight. And just like everything surrounding this inherently controversial industry, it’s shrouded in misconceptions. Bitcoin mining is disastrous for the environment. It’s expensive. It’s draining the earth’s natural resources. These are all valid arguments, but they are based on … Read more

Hydro-Quebec Increases Electricity Prices by 300% for Bitcoin Miners

Even though Canada has become a very important country for cryptocurrency mining, it seems things are changing behind the scenes. The Quebec provincial regulator has decided to allow utility providers to hike electricity prices for Bitcoin miners. As such, the rates will be increased by up to 300%, which might make the mining process unprofitable. … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Remains at $6,500

At press time, bitcoin has undergone no change since falling to $6,500 yesterday. It’s been a week of ups and downs for sure, and despite the low price, it’s a little refreshing to see bitcoin stay put for the time being. One source mentions bitcoin is at its lowest point since last February, and that … Read more

FPGA vs ASIC Mining

The bitcoin mining ecosystem has undergone some massive changes over the past eight years. During the initial stage of bitcoin mining, using a computer’s processor was more than sufficient. Later on, software was developed to allow for GPU-based mining. Eventually, computers were replaced by FPGAs and the now ever-present ASIC miners. But what sets these … Read more

Russians To Mine Bitcoin Close to a NATO Exercise in Norway

A serious Russian investment in a new mining facility in Norway has sparked questions – why here, why now? Russians are throwing a billion kroner into a project to install thousands of powerful computers mere kilometers from the scene of a large NATO exercise. The construction of the farm is expected to begin this summer, … Read more