New Malware Attacks Hold ASIC Miners to Ransom
According to reports from cybersecurity researchers, there’s a new ransomware virus on the loose that’s targeting bitcoin miners. A file locking program ...
This Malware Has a Worrying Trick to Mine Monero on Cloud Servers
A recently observed form of malware uses a concerning new trick to avoid detection and mine cryptocurrency on cloud servers.
Chinese Mining Giant Bitmain Is Closing Another Overseas Office
China-based cryptocurrency mining giant Bitmain has decided to close yet another overseas office – this time in Amsterdam – as part of its ongoing ...
Bitmain Replaces CEO Jihan Wu After Bitcoin Cash Gamble Fails
Inside sources say that Bitmain Technologies plans to name a replacement CEO to take over from co-founders Jihan Wu and Ketuan Zhan.
Hydroelectric Dam in New York Repurposed as Crypto Mining Farm
A hydroelectric dam in eastern New York State is being converted into a dedicated crypto mining farm, taking advantage of low-cost, renewable energy, ...
Billionaire Wall Street Titan Henry Kravis Places First-Ever Crypto Bet
Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) Co-Founder Henry Kravis has decided to try his luck with cryptocurrencies. He follows in the steps of other finance ...
BIS Chief: Central Banks May Issue Digital Currencies ‘Sooner Than We Think’
After issuing comments and reports heavily critical of cryptocurrencies over the last few years, Agustin Carstens, chief of the Bank for International ...
Bitcoin Price Under $11,000 As Analysts Prepare For 40% Price Correction
Bitcoin (BTC) led major cryptocurrencies on a fresh downward spiral July 1 after markets halted support above $12,000. Market visualization courtesy ...
Craig Wright Failed to Disclose Bitcoin Holdings in Court Case, Says Lawyer
The legal counsel for a plaintiff in a bitcoin (BTC) theft case involving Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, said that Wright ...
Russian Ministry of Finance Considers Allowing Cryptocurrency Trading
A representative of the Russian Ministry of Finance (MinFin) says the ministry is considering allowing cryptocurrency trading, Russian news service ...