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Venezuela Passes Law Legalizing Crypto Mining, Forces Miners to Join National Mining Pool

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Reports say Venezuela has now legalized bitcoin mining following the decree recently issued by the National Superintendency of Crypto Assets and Related Activities (Sunacrip). As part of the new regulations, all entities and individuals interested in legally mining bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies must now apply for a license from the agency. According to a report, … Read more

These Myth-Busting Articles Dispel Common Bitcoin Myths

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Recently, a few Bitcoin Cash (BCH) proponents have been writing a series of myth-busting articles that describe Bitcoin technicals generally thought to be true but which are not. The articles posted on the read.cash blog have reviewed topics like 10-minute confirmation times, SPV wallets, PoW energy usage, and rising network fees. Also read: Meet Snowglobe: … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Breaks $4,000 Resistance Level

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At press time, the father of crypto has broken its present resistance level and moved beyond the $4,000 mark (bitcoin is currently trading for roughly $4,043). The currency has interestingly moved head in price, but it’s also bolstered forth in other ways as well. Many analysts claimed that bitcoin mining was wreaking havoc on our … Read more

Plattsburgh Officials Want Bitcoin Miners to Vacate the Small Town

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Last week officials from the small town of Plattsburgh New York filed a moratorium request against bitcoin mining operations that currently reside in the town and future mining endeavors. The proposal was issued by the Mayor’s office and cites concerned over electricity use and energy consumption. Also Read: From ‘Attack’ to ‘Optimization’ — Slush Pool Reveals … Read more