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Miner Reopens Coal-Fired Power Plant in Cheap Energy Quest

An Australian tech company recommissioned an old coal power plant to provide cheap energy for cryptocurrency mining.

By David FloydApr 12, 2018

The arrival of more powerful mining hardware is splitting sentiment in major cryptocurrencies, with users taking sides over how best to respond.

From depreciation of rig equipment to a second reporting and tax requirement after mined coins are sold, tax rules for miners can get complicated.

By Mario CostanzApr 9, 2018

The creator of ethereum is coming out against a proposal that would find the network altering its software to defend against powerful new miners.

Washington State's Chelan County shut down three rogue cryptocurrency mining operations due to the power draw and safety risk.

By Nikhilesh DeApr 4, 2018

After weeks of speculation, Bitmain has announced an ASIC for ethereum mining, spurring the developer community into action to try and block its use.

Google said Monday it is banning cryptocurrency mining extensions from the Chrome Web Store after a flood of submissions that violated its policies.

Companies using cheap electricity to mine cryptocurrencies at industrial complexes in South Korea have reportedly been arrested by police.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 2, 2018

Intel explains in a recently-released patent application how it would improve its products for bitcoin mining purposes.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 29, 2018

The latest version of AMD's Adrenalin Edition driver for its Radeon processors fixes an issue impacting blockchain processes.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 27, 2018