The recent incidents with Steem show a critical vulnerability in proof-of-stake algorithms that might affect all cryptocurrencies and exchanges. The Steem blockchain reportedly experienced a troubling episode recently, whereby the blockchain’s entire governance system was disturbed. Tron founder Justin Sun, new owner of the Steemit social network based on the Steem token, appears to have […]
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The Ethereum community is still engaged in bitter debates on ProgPoW and ASIC resistance, which some believe exposed the ‘suboptimal’ nature of its governance. The Ethereum (ETH) community has recently been engaged in a bitter debate sparked by a proposed mining algorithm change. Dubbed ProgPoW, the proposal would invalidate all currently existing ASICs to only […]
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According to Chainanalysis’ latest report, there were over $1 trillion worth of crypto transactions in 2019 with only 1.1% percent of them being illicit. According to Chainalysis’ March 5th webinar, over $1 trillion worth of cryptocurrency transactions took place in 2019 with only 1.1% of them being illicit. Source: Chainalysis Diminishing of darknet markets Overall, […]
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Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency mining firm Riot Blockchain has demonstrated a remarkable monthly growth in BTC mined in February. Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency mining firm Riot Blockchain has demonstrated a remarkable monthly growth of average daily run rate of Bitcoins (BTC) mined, in February. The United States-based firm has seen a 147% increase in the average daily run rate […]
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A New York power plant turns to Bitcoin mining in a bid to increase its profitability, adding $50,000 to daily revenues. A New York power plant turns to Bitcoin mining in a successful bid to increase profitability. Bloomberg reported on Mar. 5 that a power plant in New York’s Finger Lakes region now mines about […]
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Rosen Law Firm has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of investors in ASIC producer Canaan’s IPO. Blockchain services and cryptocurrency mining hardware producer Canaan is facing a class-action lawsuit filed by investors following claims of dubious practices for attracting investments. Investor rights-focused law firm Rosen Law Firm has initiated the suit on behalf […]
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Top Indian exchanges Unocoin and WazirX have resumed fiat deposits less than a day after the Supreme Court quashed restrictions on banks’ services to crypto firms in the country. Major Indian crypto exchanges Unocoin and WazirX have resumed fiat deposits less than a day after the Supreme Court quashed restrictions on banks’ services to crypto firms […]
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Bitmain cofounder-backed crypto firm Matrixport has announced a new funding round aiming to raise as much as $140 million. Bitmain cofounder-backed crypto trading platform Matrixport has announced a new funding round aiming to raise as much as $140 million at a post-investment valuation of $300 million. Singapore-based Matrixport revealed its fundraising plans to investors in […]
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A theory has emerged that miners tend to sell before the halving to accumulate enough Bitcoin to finance their operations. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped right before and after the two previous block-reward halving events in 2012 and 2016. BTC is demonstrating a similar trend approaching the May 2020 halving. A theory has […]
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Analysts from Marcus Aurelius Value published a detailed report throwing shade on some of Canaan’s business practices, alleging that its business model is invalid. A report by Marcus Aurelius Value, an analysis organization, argues that the Nasdaq-listed ASIC manufacturer Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN) misrepresented its potential revenue for 2020. At least one of its clients is […]
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