Proof-of-Work


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What Ether Options ‘Flippening’ Means for Bitcoin

Solidus Labs Chief Operating Officer Chen Arad discusses his reading of the recent surge in ether (ETH) options and its impact on bitcoin (BTC) ahead of Ethereum’s upcoming “merge” from a proof-of-work to proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. Plus, his take on the latest crypto contagion and the lessons learned.

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Технології

La red de pruebas Ropsten de Ethereum ha completado su fusión

Este primer ensayo general de testnet prepara el escenario para la transición próxima de Ethereum hacia proof-of-stake.

Fusión exitosa de Ethereum en la testnet de Ropsten. (PineWatt/Unsplash)

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New York Senate Passes Bitcoin Mining Moratorium

The New York State Senate passed a bill targeting proof-of-work (PoW) mining in an effort to address some of the environmental concerns about cryptocurrencies. CoinDesk's Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the potential impact on the local crypto community and the mining industry at large.

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Ethereum’s Hotly Anticipated Merge and Dress Rehearsal

Ethereum is moving closer to a pivotal transition to proof-of-stake, but an unwelcome security hiccup “reorg” on the Beacon Chain rained on the Merge prep parade last week. “The Hash” hosts break down what this means for Ethereum and the wider crypto ecosystem.

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Bitcoin Dips Alongside Stocks, NY Crypto Mining Bill Unlikely to Pass in State Senate

"All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses the recent bitcoin sell-off driving the price below $36K, comparing it with the current activity in the stock market. Plus, why the New York Senate Environmental Conservation Committee will not be reviewing the proposed two-year moratorium on non-renewable proof-of-work mining, and Q1 earnings reports from crypto mining firms like Argo and Marathon Digital. 

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Touzi Capital CEO on BTC Mining, DeFi Yields, Environmental Concerns

Touzi Capital Founder & CEO Eng Taing discusses retail bitcoin mining, sharing insights into his company’s work with Compass Mining. Taing explains the energy efficiency of new mining technology, his investment strategy in decentralized finance (DeFi) and the crypto mining landscape in other countries like Venezuela. Plus, a conversation on the environmental concerns of proof-of-work mining. 

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Hut8 CEO on Bitcoin Mining, ESG Concerns, Spot ETF

Hut8 CEO Jaime Leverton discusses her firm’s competitive edge in the crypto mining industry and addresses the environmental concerns of proof-of-work consensus mechanisms. Plus, what a spot bitcoin ETF could mean for U.S. markets.

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New York State Bans Non-Renewable Crypto Mining

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses a recent bill passed in the New York State Assembly imposing a two-year moratorium on proof-of-work crypto mining using non-renewable energy sources. De addresses the use of hydroelectric power in New York and broader environmental concerns regarding crypto mining.

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CoinFund President on Crypto Mainstream Adoption, Goldman Sachs and FTX Collaboration

CoinFund President Chris Perkins discusses the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin trades below $40,000 after a 5% decline. Perkins addresses positive factors hitting the crypto industry, noting favorable sentiment among policymakers and increasing institutional interest. This comes as Goldman Sachs and FTX executives meet in the Bahamas to discuss further collaboration. Plus, a conversation on the proof-of-work debate and the derivatives market. 

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Crypto Industry Reacts to EU Regulatory Control

Joshua Ellul, director of the Centre for Distributed Ledger Technology, shares insights into the current state of crypto regulation in the European Union as anti-privacy legislation is put forward in the European Parliament.

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