Neighbors sue over loud Bitcoin mine
Hum from 300-megawatt facility allegedly causing stress, lack of sleep. In Granbury, Texas, residents can hear the sound of money being made at all hours of the day, but it’s no.....»»
Bitcoin’s massive energy use faces $5M shame campaign from environmental groups
Environmental groups push bitcoin to emulate ethereum, adopt proof of stake. Enlarge / A technician inspects the backside of bitcoin mining at Bitfarms in Saint Hyacinthe, Quebec, on March 19, 2018. (credit: Lars Hagberg / AFP).....»»
Russia considers accepting Bitcoin for oil and gas
'Friendly' countries may be allowed to pay for energy with crypto-currency amid widespread sanctions......»»
Russia Considers Accepting Bitcoin For Oil and Gas
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the BBC: Russia is considering accepting Bitcoin as payment for its oil and gas exports, according to a high-ranking lawmaker. Pavel Zavalny says "friendly" countries could be allowed to pay in the crypto-curr.....»»
Russia can’t find enough buyers for its oil, considers selling in bitcoin
Move could work in the Kremlin’s favor—or further undermine Russia’s economy. Enlarge / The sun sets beyond an oil pumping unit, also known as a pumping jack, at a drilling site operated by Tatneft OAO near Almetyevsk, Russia. (c.....»»
Exxon Weighs Taking Gas-to-Bitcoin Pilot to Four Countries
Exxon Mobil is running a pilot program using excess natural gas that would otherwise be burned off from North Dakota oil wells to power cryptocurrency-mining operations and is considering doing the same at other sites around the globe, Bloomberg News.....»»
Young Ukrainian Escapes War With USB Stick Holding 40% of His Life Savings In Crypto
A 20-year-old Ukrainian man named "Fadey" managed to escape the war and cross into Poland with 40% of his life savings in bitcoin contained on a USB stick. Finbold reports: His experience starts with the invasion and the realization that he would soo.....»»
HubSpot Hack Leads To Data Breaches at BlockFi, Swan Bitcoin, NYDIG and Circle
A data breach at HubSpot, a tool used by many companies to manage marketing campaigns and on-board new users, has affected BlockFi, Swan Bitcoin, NYDIG and Circle. From a report: However, all the companies said their operations were not affected and.....»»
Bitcoin is the most googled crypto. Here is why you should consider investing in it
There is a collection of individuals that rushed towards cryptocurrencies only because of bitcoin. Even today, laypeople do get confused between bitcoin and cryptocurrencies and use the terms interchangeably. This just speaks volumes regarding how a.....»»
Inside a Bitcoin Mine At a Natural Gas Well In Texas
"Motherboard's new CRYPTOLAND documentary series went to West Texas to get into the weeds about cryptocurrency mining and its impact on the environment," writes an anonymous Slashdot reader. From the report: Motherboard visited Giga Energy Solutions.....»»
Unearthing Found Footage From One of the First Bitcoin Conferences
em1ly writes: Motherboard found old footage from one of the first major Bitcoin conferences: Bitcoin 2013 in San Jose. They filmed at the conference -- where Bitcoin cost $118 at the time -- and in the basement of the organizer and founder of BitInst.....»»
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Why Isn"t Bitcoin Booming?
"Bitcoin was seen by many of its libertarian-leaning fans as a kind of doomsday insurance," argues a columnist in the New York Times, "a form of 'digital gold' that would be a source of stability as the world grew more chaotic and unpredictable.........»»
Bitcoin cash machines ordered to shut down in UK
The Financial Conduct Authority warns that all crypto-ATMs in the UK are operating illegally......»»
Intel"s new Bitcoin mining chip is already gaining serious traction
Bitcoin mining company HIVE expects Intel's new chips to double its output......»»
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FREE BITCOIN COURSE: The Bitcoin University: Build and Grow Your Wealth with Bitcoin course is available for free on Udemy with the voucher code 166487C82D65F504BD73.The world of cryptocurrencies is complex. There's definitely a fairly steep learning.....»»
Bitcoin ATMs Declared Illegal in UK by Financial Regulator
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency ATMs that allow people to buy and sell crypto are illegal in the UK, according to a letter made public on Friday by Britain's Financial Conduct Authority. From a report: That means anyone currently operating a Bitcoin.....»»
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TL;DR: The 2022 Blockchain Development Fundamentals Bundle is on sale for £18.98, saving you 97% on list price.Between cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum dominating the market and NFTs being the biggest thing since memes, it’s lik.....»»
Can Microsoft"s New Software Help Teach Children to Read?
Long-time Slashdot reader theodp writes: Microsoft on Wednesday announced Reading Coach (video), software that allows children to practice reading out loud and receive personalized feedback. Reading Coach will be integrated into Word Online, OneNote.....»»
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SAVE $71: The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are on sale for just $79 at Walmart as of March 4. That's a 47% discount — almost back down to their Black Friday low price.When the crying kid on the subway, the insufferable political arguments, and the loud.....»»
Wartime investing: Why gold is outperforming Bitcoin and stocks
How to get into safe-haven investments through your cryptocurrency portfolio.....»»