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The publicly listed mining firm Riot Platforms and the Texas Blockchain Council have initiated legal proceedings against the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and other federal entities, aiming to obstruct what they deem an unauthorized data collection effort targeting the bitcoin mining industry. The legal battle underscores the escalating tension between bitcoin mining operations and … Read more
In cryptocurrency industry, security is a foremost concern and that’s why we will be discussing “51% Attack” today. While blockchain innovation offers a decentralized and carefully designed ledger, it’s not insusceptible to specific weaknesses. One such vulnerability is the feared “51% attack.” 🔵 Crypto Word Of The Day 🔵#51Attack pic.twitter.com/u4SAPEiPcY — CoinEcho (@mycoinecho) November 7, … Read more
Cryptocurrency mining is a fundamental concept that underpins the entire blockchain technology ecosystem. For beginners entering the world of digital currencies, understanding the basics of cryptocurrency mining is a crucial first step. What is Cryptocurrency Mining? At its core, cryptocurrency mining is the process of validating transactions and adding them to the public ledger or … Read more
The storage platform turned to metered storage after discovering its Advanced plan was being used by some for crypto mining and other resource-intensive tasks. Go to Source
The crypto mining industry is getting a dedicated lobby group aimed at opening up discussions with lawmakers in Washington D.C. Go to Source
Russian lawmakers intend to soon approve four bills designed to regulate various aspects of cryptocurrencies, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament announced. Meanwhile, Russian companies are already using digital assets in cross-border settlements, the official noted. Russian Legislature to Vote on Crypto Laws by End of July The State Duma, the lower house of … Read more
A project to build two large-scale facilities for cryptocurrency mining is underway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The high-tech data centers will rely on a full immersion solution to cool the power-hungry miners as the desert climate renders air-cooled mining infeasible, participants said. Advanced Crypto Mining Facilities in Abu Dhabi to Defy Cooling Challenges … Read more
Authorities in Iran have closed down more than 8,000 underground facilities for cryptocurrency mining in the past three years, local media reported. Despite the government’s crackdown, illegal crypto mining continues to account for a serious amount of energy consumption, official figures suggest. Illegal Crypto Miners in Iran Steal 1.8 Billion kWh of Electricity, Official Says … Read more
Increasing regulatory pressures, tax burden and energy costs in countries like the U.S. and Kazakhstan are likely to result in a new great migration of crypto miners, Russian analysts believe. Under such a scenario, Russia has what it takes to occupy up to 18% of the global bitcoin hashrate, they claim. Russia May Attract Half … Read more
The government of Kazakhstan has collected over $7 million in taxes this and last year from enterprises mining cryptocurrency in the country. The news comes amid growing regulatory pressure that is limiting the industry’s access to low-cost energy while increasing its tax burden. Miners Face Higher Expenses, More Challenges Under New Legislation Kazakhstan’s coffers have … Read more
