Tech 11 November 2019

Ex-Bitmain staff, now MicroBT CEO, arrested over alleged IP dispute

Shenzhen police have arrested Zuoxing Yang, founder and CEO of crypto miner manufacturer MicroBT, according to news outlet.

Business 7 November 2019

Ousted Bitmain co-founder Micree Zhan fights back

After Micree Zhan was forced out of the company he helped found, the entrepreneur is ready to fight back.

Tech 7 November 2019

New Bitcoin mining rigs announced in Fall 2019

Cryptocurrency miner manufacturers are under pressure to develop higher-performing and efficient Bitcoin mining rigs before the halving in May 2020.

Tech 3 November 2019

This week in tech: Blockchain regulation takes center stage in China, Korea, India and more

Blockchain regulation has continued to take center stage, as more countries recognize that blockchain is going to power the future.

Business 31 October 2019

Bitmain quietly files for US IPO amid internal power struggles

The crypto mining equipment manufacturer has reportedly refiled its application for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, after hopes of an initial bid were dashed earlier this year.

Business 29 October 2019

Jihan Wu forces out Bitmain co-founder Micree Zhan

Jihan Wu’s move to take more control over Bitmain broke early on October 29, as he has apparently supplanted Micree Zhan as the company’s legal representative.

Editorial 24 September 2019

Bitmain might be about to decimate BTC miners

Could Bitmain, the mining hardware manufacturer, be preparing for a devilish scheme to crush outdated mining operations?

Tech 30 August 2019

Bitmain chip supplier TSMC slapped with multiple lawsuits

TSMC is accused of using its rival’s technology to make billions of dollars’ worth of sales.

Business 5 August 2019

Bitmain loses hundreds of millions of dollars, but says it’ll bounce back

Bitmain lost $310 million in the first three months but hasn’t given up hope yet, though, and expects things to turn around sometime this quarter.

Tech 12 July 2019

Bitmain loses $150K after mining an invalid block

Antpool just lost $150,000 in Bitcoin Core (BTC) after a block it had been mined was rejected by the BTC blockchain.

Business 8 July 2019

Bitmain offers stock options to staff to keep them around for IPO

Bitmain has finished distributing stock options to staff, who might need the incentive to stay on the ship.

Business 24 June 2019

Bitmain rumored to be considering another IPO

Bitmain is rumored to be considering a new IPO, a move that can only mean they are desperate for money.