One step closer to Genesis: Bitcoin SV Node team releases second beta
Beta2 includes new features such as 1GB default mempool size, parallel block validation, and changes the default transaction fee.
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Texas crypto mining farm snaps up GMO, SBI Holdings contracts
Whinstone Inc. is developing a site at Rockdale, Texas, which is expected to be the largest mining facility of its kind upon completion.
Happy Birthday Bitcoin! 11 years since first software release
Bitcoin is officially 11 years old today, the date Satoshi Nakamoto released version 0.1 of the Bitcoin protocol software.
China updates intellectual property laws to cover blockchain, more
The country’s Intellectual Property Office defines what is and what isn’t covered under the new guidelines.
Argo Blockchain raises crypto mining capacity by 75%, names new CEO
Argo Blockchain revealed that it would increase its mining capacity by 75% in the coming week and by over 200% in Q1 of this year. It also named a new CEO.
This week in tech: China matches on, Ubisoft and Carnegie Mellon on board
China could soon have the first blockchain-themed ETF, also passing a new private key protection law. Ubisoft, Takasbank, Carnegie Mellon also made moves.
Weekly crypto news roundup
A look at what’s happening in crypto as the new year rolls around.
Ryuk ransomware attacks US Coast Guard
A military facility loses control of its operations for 30 hours due to cryptocurrency malware.
Bitcoin rules vs. Consensus rules
The Genesis upgrade’s true purpose is to remove the central planning from the protocol developers and enable the miners to take control of the network.
Challenging blockchain academia with Bitcoin SV
BlocksEDU is working to spearhead a conversation within universities by building a series of workshops introducing the technological capabilities and economic incentives of Bitcoin SV.
This week in tech: YouTube wages war against crypto industry
Crypto YouTubers ended the year on a sour note, clashing with the video-sharing platform as South Korea, China and Bahamas advanced their CBDC projects.
Bitmain rival Canaan amps up crypto miners with 5nm chip
Canaan Creative is equipping its crypto mining products with TSMC’s 5nm chip in the first quarter of 2020.