Physical Bitcoin Mining Hardware Store Bitmart Opens in South Africa

Bitcoin might be magical internet money, but it has a very physical side in the form of the mining equipment needed to maintain the network. And if you’re someone that doesn’t like to leave an online trail or use a credit card for all your purchases, nothing beats a store IRL. That’s why bitcoin hardware … Read more

UNICEF Asks Gamers to Mine Cryptocurrency for Syrian Children

The invention of cryptocurrency is a revolution in modern finance but it has far reaching implications in many other fields as well. For example, a new initiative by UNICEF harnesses the power of mining to create a new form of philanthropy. Also Read: Senate of Nigeria Launches Probe of Bitcoin Trading in the Country Mining … Read more

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan on the Crypto Radar

Several Central Asian countries have taken steps to embrace cryptos one way or another. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are some of the less conspicuous former Soviet republics, but now they are starting to appear on the crypto radar. With certain inherent advantages and some clever new policies, they try to attract investors and integrate into … Read more

Large European Power Company Will Not Sell Electricity to Crypto-Miners

This week one of Europe’s largest power companies, Enel, has announced the firm has absolutely “no interest whatsoever in selling power” to cryptocurrency miners. Also read: Dead again? In Reality Bitcoin Is Up 729% Since Last February One of Europe’s Largest Power Companies Allegedly Evaluated Cryptocurrency Mining Operations The Italian multinational renewable-energy corporation located in Rome, … Read more

Hooters Investor Joins the Crypto Hype: “Eating a Burger Is Now a Way to Mine!”

Companies routinely roll out new loyalty programs with much fanfare but arouse little to no excitement from investors, at least until they can show some returns. Now one Hooters franchisee has shown how to change this: just use these magic words: bitcoin, crypto and blockchain. Also Read: Public Firm Faces Class Action Lawsuit for Falsely … Read more