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SEC Rejects Valkyrie, Kryptoin Bitcoin Trusts

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission vetoed two proposals to offer bitcoin exchange-traded funds, dealing a blow to market participants who had hoped the agency would green light the effort after approving futures-backed bitcoin funds in Octob.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotDec 24th, 2021

Cryptocurrencies Tumble As Global Investors Reduce Risk

New submitter NoMoreDupes shares a report from CoinDesk: The crypto market was in a sea of red on Friday as bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, tumbled more than 10% over the past 24 hours. It appears that global inv.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2022

Intel To Unveil "Ultra Low-Voltage Bitcoin Mining ASIC" In February

Intel, one of the world's largest chip makers, is likely to unveil a specialized crypto-mining chip at the International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) in February, according to the conference's agenda (PDF). CoinDesk reports: One of Intel's.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJan 19th, 2022

Intel may be working on specialized chip for mining Bitcoin

It appears that Intel may be venturing into cryptocurrency mining hardware. A new rumor shows that Intel may be working on a Bonanza Mine Bitcoin mining chip......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJan 18th, 2022

Intel To Unveil "Ultra Low-Voltage Bitcoin Mining ASIC" in February

Intel, one of the world's largest chipmakers, is likely to unveil a specialized crypto-mining chip at the International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) in February, according to the conference's agenda. From a report: One of Intel's "Highligh.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJan 18th, 2022

After Kosovo Suspends Cryptocurrency Mining, Miners Scramble to Sell Off Their Equipment

The Observer reports: For bitcoin enthusiasts in Kosovo with a breezy attitude to risk, it has been a good week to strike a deal on computer equipment that can create, or "mine", the cryptocurrency. From Facebook to Telegram, new posts in the region.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJan 17th, 2022

North Korean hackers stole nearly $400 million in crypto last year

"Banner year” thanks to skyrocketing cryptocurrency values, vulnerable startups. Enlarge The past year saw a breathtaking rise in the value of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, with Bitcoin gaining 60 percent in.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJan 15th, 2022

Block confirms plans to build an open Bitcoin mining system

Block has confirmed plans to move forward with the project. Thomas Templeton, Block’s general manager for hardware, reiterated the importance of making mining more distributed and efficient seeing as it goes far beyond the creation of new coins......»»

Category: topSource:  techspotRelated NewsJan 15th, 2022

Jack Dorsey Announces Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund

Former Twitter CEO and Block founder Jack Dorsey has announced plans to create a "Bitcoin Legal Defense Fund" with Chaincode Labs co-founder Alex Morcos and Martin White, who appears to be an academic at the University of Sussex. CoinTelegraph report.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJan 14th, 2022

Judge rejects Facebook"s request to dismiss FTC antitrust complaint

US antitrust officials can continue their case to break up Meta, Facebook's parent company, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday, dealing a blow to the social media giant, which had argued the complaint should be dismissed......»»

Category: topSource:  cnnRelated NewsJan 12th, 2022

Bitcoin Slips Under the $40,000 Mark

The value of bitcoin fell under the $40,000 mark in early morning trading today. From a report: The popular cryptocurrency sold off sharply this morning, while rival tokens like ether also lost value. Currently worth $39,831 per coin, bitcoin is off.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJan 10th, 2022

Kazakhstan Internet Shutdown Deals Blow To Global Bitcoin Mining Operation

The global computing power of the bitcoin network has dropped sharply as the shutdown this week of Kazakhstan's internet during a deadly uprising hit the country's fast-growing cryptocurrency mining industry. From a report: Kazakhstan became last yea.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJan 6th, 2022

UK Police Forces Have Seized More Than $400 Million in Bitcoin

MattSparkes writes: UK police forces have seized more than 300 million pound ($405 million) worth Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, reveals a New Scientist story based on Freedom of Information requests. The individual police forces seized the fund.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsJan 5th, 2022

Elon Musk reveals who bitcoin"s creator Satoshi Nakamoto might be

 Musk.MARK RALSTON/AFP via Getty ImagesElon Musk seems to agree with many that hyper-secret cryptocurrency expert Nick Szabo could be Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of the digital currency Bitcoin. "You can watch ideas evolve befo.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsDec 30th, 2021

The Rock Rejects Vin Diesel"s Plea For Him To Join Fast & Furious 10

Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel in 2011 (Image via Getty Images/Buda Mendes) It's safe to say that Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will not be returning to the Fast and Furious franchise. In a new interview with CNN released on Wednesday, December.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  techcrunchRelated NewsDec 30th, 2021

Elon Musk rejects claims his satellites are squeezing out rivals in space

SpaceX founder points out that space is "extremely enormous," satellites "very tiny." Enlarge / A SpaceX rocket ready for launch. (credit: Trevor Mahlmann) Elon Musk has hit back at criticism that his company’s Starlink sate.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 29th, 2021

5 Best Crypto Casinos and Gambling Sites with Huge Bonuses for Bitcoin Deposits

Are you a crypto bro looking for a way to win more BTC? Well, you’re in luck as we have … The post 5 Best Crypto Casinos and Gambling Sites with Huge Bonuses for Bitcoin Deposits appeared first on PlayStation Universe. Are you a cryp.....»»

Category: gameSource:  psuRelated NewsDec 27th, 2021

SEC Rejects Valkyrie, Kryptoin Bitcoin Trusts

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission vetoed two proposals to offer bitcoin exchange-traded funds, dealing a blow to market participants who had hoped the agency would green light the effort after approving futures-backed bitcoin funds in Octob.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsDec 24th, 2021

SEC rejects Apple’s bid to block three shareholder proposals

Decision means iPhone maker will face activist scrutiny at 2022 annual meeting. Enlarge / An Apple Store in Cambridge, UK (credit: Martin Pope | Getty Images) The Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected Apple’s petit.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsDec 22nd, 2021

Jack Dorsey Stirs Uproar by Dismissing Web3 as a Venture Capitalists" Plaything

Fresh off relinquishing the chief executive reins of Twitter, Bitcoin enthusiast Jack Dorsey has taken to the service he co-founded to voice his displeasure with so-called Web3 technology and the involvement of venture capital firms like Andreessen H.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsDec 21st, 2021

Bitcoin"s "One Percent" Controls 27% of All Circulating Coins, Study Finds

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Cointelegraph: Less than 1% of the biggest Bitcoin (BTC) hodlers allegedly control more than a quarter of all BTC in circulation, according to a new study. The National Bureau of Economic Research, an American.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotRelated NewsDec 20th, 2021