Mining
8 Illicit Crypto-Mining Windows Apps Removed From Microsoft Store
Eight apps have been removed from Microsoft's app store after Symantec found they could illicitly mine cryptocurrency.
Nvidia Says Crypto Drop-Off Helped Drive 'Disappointing' Fourth Quarter
Graphics card maker Nvidia has said the downturn in sales to crypto miners drove a drop in revenue in Q4, despite a record year overall.
Co-Founder Quits Avalon Mining Chip Maker Canaan Over 'Differences'
Xiangfu Liu has left the board and management team of Canaan Creative, maker of the Avalon crypto miner.
Bitcoin Is Becoming More Decentralized, Indicates New Research
Bitcoin has become more decentralized by several measures, according to a research report from Canaccord Genuity Group.
Bitfury Partners to Launch Bitcoin Mining Centers in Paraguay
Bitfury has teamed up with a South Korean firm to mine bitcoin using cheap, clean hydro power in Paraguay.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange CEO Casts Doubt on Crypto Miner IPO Filings
The CEO of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has seemingly questioned the IPO viability of crypto mining companies in new comments.
Sapphire Tech Targets Grin Cryptocurrency With New GPU Miner
Sapphire Technology is launching a line of graphics cards designed for mining of the new "grin" cryptocurrency, as well as other tokens.
Chip Maker TSMC Reports 'Big Drop' in Crypto Mining Revenue
Chip-making giant TSMC has reported a significant drop in revenue for its crypto mining segment in 2018.
Bankrupt Bitcoin Miner Giga Watt Forced to Cease Daily Operations
Bankrupt bitcoin mining firm Giga Watt has said it's shutting down operations after its power was cut and facility access was blocked.
Bitcoin Will Still Bite the Dust
Economic professor Kevin Dowd argues that bitcoin is like the Ford Model T and, while innovative, cannot survive in the long term.
