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International Market Maintains Demand for Chinese Cryptocurrency Mining Hardware

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The future for manufacturers of bitcoin mining hardware in China appears bright despite reports that the Chinese central government will seek to rein in the power consumption of mining companies operating within its borders. Hong Kong-based media outlet, South China Morning Post, has reported that there is considerable international demand for Chinese mining hardware internationally … Read more

Ukrainian Law May Separate Mining from Cryptocurrencies

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Ukrainian legislators should separate the regulation of crypto mining from the legal status of cryptocurrencies. The new approach was proposed by the chairman of an important parliamentary committee who criticized law enforcement agencies for cracking down on crypto miners. Police confiscated mining equipment in a series of raids this week. Authorities claim that coins have … Read more

UNICEF Asks Gamers to Mine Cryptocurrency for Syrian Children

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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

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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

Another Post-Soviet Jurisdiction Welcomes Crypto Miners

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Following in the footsteps of counterparts from former Soviet countries, government officials in Transnistria have attempted to create crypto-friendly environment in their disputed republic. Newly adopted legislation legalizes cryptocurrency mining and provides incentives for foreign investors. Entrepreneurs, invited to set up mining facilities, are not even required to register a local company. They can take … Read more

Montana is Home to New 53 Acre, $75 Million Bitcoin Mining Facility

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This week, the cities of Butte and Anaconda, Montana, learned bitcoin mining company Crypto Watt LLC secured 53 acres on which they plan to invest at least 75 million USD to facilitate the process of how the world’s most popular cryptocurrency’s transactions are authenticated and confirmed.   Also read: Nassim Nicholas Taleb vs David Birch on … Read more

Bank of Russia Allows Crypto Mining But Proposes Miners Sell Their Coins Overseas

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The Bank of Russia said it will allow cryptocurrency mining in the country, given tax, control, and reporting considerations. However, the central bank also proposes for crypto miners to sell their coins overseas, which will still oblige them to pay taxes. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 Cryptocurrencies Bank of Russia Allows … Read more

AMD Increases GPU Production to Match Crypto Mining Demand

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Responding to strong market demand, AMD is planning to increase production of graphics cards which are currently in short supply. The recently launched RX Vega GPUs have virtually disappeared from shelves, with crypto mining gaining popularity among investors and enthusiasts. The revenue from the company’s Graphics Division has reached almost a billion dollars in the … Read more