Bitmain Opens Repair Center in Russia

Leading manufacturer of crypto mining equipment Bitmain has opened a service center in Russia. Miners in the country will be able to repair their ASIC rigs locally, saving both time and money. Previously, they had to send faulty equipment back to China, dealing with customs formalities and paying costly shipping.   Also read: Ant Creek: … Read more

A Look at This Week’s Bitcoin Cash Markets and Merchant Support

Bitcoin cash (BCH) markets have been declining in value following suit with BTC and a vast majority of cryptocurrency prices suffering from losses the past five days. The price has since stabilized hovering around the $1,075 range after touching a low of $920 per coin just a few days ago. Also read: Ant Creek: Is Bitmain … Read more

Report Shows Egypt is Covertly Mining Cryptocurrency on Citizens’ Computers

The Egyptian government has been called out in a new report that suggests they are not only spying on and censoring their citizens’ internet but also using them to mine cryptocurrency.  Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Government Mining Cryptocurrency Covertly The Citizen Lab, an interdisciplinary laboratory at the University … Read more

Ant Creek: Is Bitmain Quietly Developing a Mining Facility in the US?

According to public documents the mining giant based out of Beijing, Bitmain Technologies, is allegedly building a data facility near Port Walla Walla, Washington called ‘Ant Creek.’ Also read: Washington Politicians Defend Regulations as Cryptocurrency Exchanges Flee Is Bitmain Quietly Constructing a Large Mining Facility in Washington State? The mining company and device manufacturer Bitmain … Read more

The ‘Crypto-Heater’ Mines Digital Currency While Heating Your Home

A French company named Qarnot has released a new home heater called the “Crypto-Heater or QC-1” that heats a room in your home while mining cryptocurrencies. The startup says with the two graphics cards embedded in these home heaters people can “make heating a source of revenue, not an expense.” Also read: Cryptocurrency Interest Wanes — … Read more

Europe’s Clocks Are Running Slow and Crypto Mining Is Being Blamed

From wrecking the environment to making it harder to search for alien life, cryptocurrency mining has been blamed for a multitude of sins. But to cause time itself to slow down is a fresh charge and one which, on the surface, sounds impossible. Something strange is happening in Central Europe right now: clocks are running … Read more

New Player Asrock Said to Enter the GPU Mining Market

Another major hardware producer may venture into the GPU market very soon. Motherboard manufacturer Asrock is reportedly going to offer new products for cryptocurrency mining in April. Currently, the company enjoys strong demand from crypto miners for its motherboards. Mining equipment shipments boosted its sales in 2017. Also read: GPU Producers Fear Drop in Demand … Read more

Japanese Conglomerate GMO Mined Over 200 Bitcoins In 2018 So Far

GMO Internet has released a monthly report on its mining business for February 2018, revealing that the company has mined over 200 bitcoins during this year so far. GMO has also mined over 300 Bitcoin Cash during 2018. Also Read: From ‘Attack’ to ‘Optimization’ — Slush Pool Reveals ASIC Boost Compatibility GMO Internet Mined $1.8 Million … Read more