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New Radeon Launches Just in Time for No Miner to Care

AMD has launched its fastest graphics card to date, but scrypt miners are unlikely to care, argues Nermin Hajdarbegovic.

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Ripple Labs' Grand Plan to Build a Global Payment Protocol

Ripple wants to build the best global payment protocol, and it needs talented people in order to do that.

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Study: Bitcoin Wallet Attacks Rose Sharply in 2013

New data from cybersecurity firm Kapersky Labs shows a sharp increase in bitcoin-related malware attacks occurred in 2013.

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KnCMiner Offers New Incentives for Neptune Mining Rig Delays

Customers waiting for Neptune mining rigs can now take advantage of a new, short-term deal from KnCMiner.

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Butterfly Labs Faces Class Action Suit Over Pre-Pay Orders

Bitcoin miner maker Butterfly Labs (BFL) is facing a class action suit, brought by customers from across the US.

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Bitcoin Mining Hardware Maker AMT Facing Court Over Delays

Another ASIC bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer is facing legal action over claimed failure to deliver product on time.

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DigitalBTC Signs Bitcoin Mining Hardware Deal with BitFury

The agreement means DigitalBTC is now one of the biggest players in bitcoin mining.

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What is the Carbon Footprint of a Bitcoin?

Figures suggest that mining a bitcoin is equivalent to burning around 16 gallons of gasoline.

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The CoinDesk Mining Roundup: Solar-Powered Mining, DVR Malware and the 'Bitcoin Baron'

The mining world has ongoing profitability issues because of bitcoin's price drop – perhaps this roundup can help.

The average home in the U.S. uses 10,837 kWh per year.

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Bitcoin Commodity Exchange CEX.io Imposes Trading Fee, Prepares for USD

The CEX.io bitcoin commodity exchange is to introduce a trade fee in two stages within weeks.

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