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Policy

China’s Hebei Province Launches Crypto Mining and Trading Crackdown

The northern Chinese province will be regularly monitoring IT systems for crypto mining activity.

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Policy

Laos Authorizes Six Companies to Start Crypto Mining

The southeast Asian country banned crypto trading in 2018.

The Mekong River in Laos's Pak Beng village. (Parker Hilton/Unsplash)

Videos

E-CNY Problems to Be Solved, China Sees Warning Over NFT Hype

People’s Bank of China outlines e-CNY problems to be solved. China opinion piece voices warning over NFT hype. Solana competitors on the rise. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Tech

Ethereum Hashrate Reaches All-Time High

Computing power on the network has rebounded from China’s mining crackdown as demand picks up.

Ether's mean hashrate. (OKLink)

Videos

Korea Crypto Damage Assessed, Initium’s News-Based NFTs Sells Out

South Korea’s crypto regulation damage is assessed. Initium media’s news-based NFT collection sells out. China’s Bitmain seals crypto mining deal with ISW Holdings. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Finance

Bitmain to Send 56,000 Antminers to US State of Georgia Under ISW Deal

It will cost $62 million to bring 200 MW to the Georgia facility.

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Videos

Bitcoin Price Plunges, Metaverse Actions Heats Up in China

Bitcoin takes a plunge. A regulator says crypto crackdown is needed in Hong Kong. Metaverse action heats up in China. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

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Tech

Bitcoin Miner Profits Remain High Despite Surges in Mining Difficulty

Today’s 4.5% increase is the fourth consecutive upward difficulty adjustment. But it’s slowing.

Data Center Server Room Bitcoin Mining

Policy

Hong Kong SFC Should Regulate Crypto, Says Official: Report

The city’s government is expected to propose a bill that would require virtual asset services providers to apply for licenses.

Hong Kong skyline (Ruslan Bardash/Unsplash)

Policy

China to Pilot Blockchain-Based Green Power Trading

The world biggest CO2 emitter is using blockchain to transition into carbon neutrality.

(Zbynek Burival/Unsplash)