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Markets

Blockstream Launches Bitcoin Mining Farm With Fidelity as Early Customer

Blockstream is further stepping into bitcoin mining with the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology and LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman as customers.

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Man Takes Bitcoin Miner Seller to Tribunal Over Electricity Bill and Wins

A Malta-based seller of bitcoin mining machines is in hot water after failing to refund a customer who complained over high power bills.

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Litecoin Just Halved Its Crypto Rewards for Miners

Litecoin, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market value, has just reduced its block reward for miners by half.

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Iran's Cabinet Ratifies Bill Recognizing Cryptocurrencies and Mining

Iran's government has introduced a bill that lifts the illegal status of cryptocurrencies and authorizes mining as an official industry.

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Tech

Cryptocurrency in China: Over the Counter, Under the Table

Primitive Ventures partner Dovey Wan breaks down the crypto situation as it stands in China today.

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Importer of Bitmain's Bitcoin Miners Draws Criminal Investigation in Russia

An importer of Bitmain's bitcoin miners is under investigation for underpaying customs fees, a search warrant obtained by CoinDesk reveals.

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Iran's Government Gives the Official Nod to Crypto Mining

Cryptocurrency mining is now an official industrial activity in Iran after winning approval from the country's cabinet.

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Polychain Leads $7 Million Round in Crypto Trading Desk Altonomy

Altonomy, a trading desk and cloud mining company, has raised $7 million in equity investment.

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Tech

It's Now Harder to Mine Bitcoin Than Ever

Bitcoin mining has become more competitive than ever, new network data shows.

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Bitmain Lawsuit Seeks Millions from Staffers Who Founded Rival Mining Pool

Crypto mining giant Bitmain is locked in a legal battle with former employees who started a rival bitcoin mining pool, Poolin.

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