Bitdeer, a bitcoin miner, recently announced the launch of what it refers to as its “first cryptocurrency mining chip.” Bitdeer claimed that the chip could potentially improve bitcoin mining performance without excessive... Read more »
Cryptocurrency hackers stole over $360 million during February, almost doubling the amount stolen in January. According to Peckshield, a cryptocurrency and blockchain security firm, the largest hack event in February involved a... Read more »
Unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms will not be allowed to operate in Hong Kong starting next June, according to the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The commission closed the period for these institutions to... Read more »
Digihost Technology Inc., a blockchain technology and mining enterprise based in the U.S., revealed a significant augmentation of its bitcoin mining capabilities, courtesy of a multi-year hosting contract with a “leading” global... Read more »
Singapore’s Police Force and Cyber Security Agency (CSA) have issued a joint warning about “crypto drainer” malware, which steals cryptocurrencies from wallets. As digital assets become more popular, “Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging... Read more »
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has lowered Russia’s rating owing to insufficient oversight of cryptocurrencies, as indicated by regional coverage. According to RBC, this downgrade highlights escalating worries about the country’s... Read more »
On Tuesday, the publicly-listed bitcoin mining company Hut 8 revealed it has initiated construction of its new mining facility in Culberson County, Texas, with plans to have it operational by the second... Read more »
Following an investigation into the hack of Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s personal wallets, Hacken has discovered links to XRP’s authorized wallets. Hacken Investigation Traces Chris Larsen’s Stolen XRP Back to Official Wallets... Read more »
The House Financial Services Committee of the U.S. Congress has advanced a resolution that seeks to disavow SEC SAB 121, a bulletin that leaves banks and financial institutions out of the cryptocurrency... Read more »
In February, bitcoin miners discovered a total of 4,446 blocks, amassing earnings of $1.39 billion, with $71 million of this sum coming from onchain transaction fees. The revenue from bitcoin mining in... Read more »
