Brave announced on 22nd June that it had launched the crypto-powered Brave Search beta built into its browser, offering users with the first independent privacy search/browser alternative to big tech. A User-based Platform The first pro- privacy- search engine, Brave, has been in preview and testing mode for a couple of months. Earlier this year, Brave announced the acquisition of […]
Read moreAuthorities in Iran have confiscated 3,000 units of mining hardware in just one week as part of a push to curb illegal crypto mining amid power shortages and blackouts. In a single year, Iranian law enforcement has shut down over 180 crypto farms in Tehran Province alone. Over 500 Crypto Mining Rigs Confiscated in Tehran As the government’s offensive against […]
Read morePerk Labs, the parent company of mobile commerce platform Perk Hero, has teamed with crypto payment processor BitPay to accept cryptocurrency as a form of payment. The partnership will alow Perk Hero to accept a number of cryptocurrency payments including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Dogecoin to cater to the growing demand. It also compliments Perk Hero’s digital loyalty currency, […]
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Argentina, the ailing South American country, is experiencing a cryptocurrency mining resurgence due to artificially low power rates maintained by subsidies from the national government. This fact, alongside exchange controls and the possibility of selling obtained assets at a higher exchange rate than the official one, is enticing more and more individuals to enter the mining business. Argentina Is Experiencing […]
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Law enforcement authorities in Kyrgyzstan have confiscated thousands of crypto mining machines as part of a new offensive against illegal cryptocurrency mining in the country. Investigators have also identified industrial enterprises that have been supplying the bitcoin farms with electricity. Security Service Conducts Operation Against Illegal Mining in Kyrgyzstan The State Committee for National Security (GKNB), Kyrgyzstan’s organized crime-fighting agency, […]
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has announced that cryptocurrency mining is banned in Iran, effective immediately. The ban, which will last until Sept. 22, is imposed as many cities in the country are facing major power blackouts. Iran has banned cryptocurrency mining effective immediately, President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday in a televised speech at a cabinet meeting. He was quoted […]
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Blockchain startup dotmoovs has announced Portuguese football legends Luis Figo and Ricardo Quaresma as brand ambassadors. This move, according to dotmoovs will help provide added exposure to its app. dotmoovs made this known in a press release today and offered added details. According to the report, the two players will help the startup promote the app to their loyal fanbase. […]
Read moreWhile bitcoin prices have slid in value and the high network difficulty, the leading crypto asset is still quite profitable to mine according to current data. Despite the profitability, these days there are only a few manufacturers producing application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) machines. Microbt, Bitmain Sell the Most Profitable Bitcoin Miners on the Market, But Product Is Sold Out Across […]
Read moreWhile bitcoin prices plummeted this week, the network’s hashrate has also dropped considerably since tapping a high on May 9. Since then, the hashrate has seen swings between 10-15% because of the crypto market downturn, alleged issues with power outages in Sichuan, China, and the upcoming difficulty change. Similar to the Price, Bitcoin Hashrate Sees Wild Fluctuations Bitcoin’s hashrate has […]
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