HIVE Blockchain acquires Quebec facility for $2.8M
HIVE Blockchain Technologies has acquired a digital currency mining facility based in Quebec, Canada for $2.8 million in stocks and cash from Cryptologic Corp.
Latest mining News
Russian police arrest 10 for illegal digital currency mining
Russian police have arrested one person and his accomplices who are alleged to have stolen $190,000 worth of electricity monthly to mine digital currencies.
Baidu staffer caught trying to make free Monero coins
A senior engineer at Chinese search giant Baidu was arrested and charged for using company servers to mine Monero. He has been sentenced to 3 years in jail.
Courts agree with power company over transaction processors’ rate hike
A lawsuit to stop a utility company in Washington State from charging miners more for electricity falls flat.
Micree Zhan still fighting to win back Bitmain
New court documents suggest Zhan is trying to win back his company by going after a subsidiary.
Microsoft makes changes to Edge browser to thwart illicit miners
The web browser now comes with an update that can identify a multitude of potentially damaging software.
Blockchain in space: Hypervine to partner with ESA to digitize data
Hypervine blockchain startup has partnered with European Space Agency to bring blockchain satellite technology to mining, increasing the levels of data accuracy.
This week in crypto
A look at some of the highlights of what is happening in the Bitcoin space this week.
Ukraine’s government to avoid regulating crypto mining
The country isn’t planning on introducing controls for crypto mining operations.
Crypto miners might pay more for new gear, thanks to the coronavirus
The virus has forced a quarantine to be implemented in China, home to the world’s largest crypto miner equipment producers.
Hut 8 begins to make changes after acquiring Bitfury assets
The crypto mining company is shifting top positions as it looks to increase its market share.
Taal using Miner ID protocol on Bitcoin SV (BSV) network to support future of Bitcoin mining specialization
TAAL is using Minder ID as part of its efforts to lead business innovation and professionalizing of the Bitcoin mining industry.