What is Crypto Mining?
Today, there are at least 1 million miners for Bitcoin alone. How is this all happening? What role is the miner playing? And how might this change the landscape of computing in the future?.....»»
Top crypto marketplace hacked after cloud provider attacked
Mixin Network loses $200 million as operators freeze deposits and withdrawals......»»
How the fall of the "King of Crypto" cost one British man millions
As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits trial for fraud, his former investors wonder if they will ever recoup their losses......»»
Peru"s Operation Mercury stopped most illegal gold mining in one biodiversity hotspot—then the COVID-19 pandemic hit
Artisanal and small-scale gold mining is a lifeline for many who live in Madre de Dios, a region in southeastern Peru, where poverty is high and jobs are scarce. But the economic development in this part of the Amazon basin comes at a cost, as it cau.....»»
Global study reveals extensive impact of metal mining contamination on rivers and floodplains
A study, published in Science, has provided new insights into the extensive impact of metal mining contamination on rivers and floodplains across the world, with an estimated 23 million people believed to be affected by potentially dangerous concentr.....»»
New handbook to guide Australian businesses toward nature positive future
A new handbook released today by Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, will guide businesses—including farmers, forest growers, mining companies and non-governmental organizations—on how to report and account for their natural assets to bet.....»»
Insights into the biodiversity of annelids in the world"s largest deep-sea mineral exploration region
The demand for rare raw materials, such as cobalt, is fueling the exploration of the deep-sea floor for mining. Commercial deep-sea mining is currently prohibited in areas beyond national jurisdiction, but companies are permitted exploratory operatio.....»»
SBF’s parents were given $16.4M house paid for entirely by FTX, lawsuit says
FTX sues Bankman and Fried to claw back millions "siphoned" from crypto firm. Enlarge / Joseph Bankman, father of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, leaves after a bail hearing for his son at US District Court on August 11, 2023 i.....»»
FTX: "King of Crypto" parents sued over missing millions
The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried are being sued by people who lost money when his crypto firm FTX collapsed......»»
Legal mining sites in Brazil store 2.55 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide in vegetation and soil, study estimates
As global temperatures continue to reach all-time highs and discussions intensify about ways to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, researchers at the University of São Paulo's Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ-USP) in Brazil.....»»
CertiK launches SkyInsights to simplify crypto compliance and risk management
Designed to address the pressing crypto compliance and risk management demands of Web3 firms and stakeholders, SkyInsights emphasizes CertiK’s commitment to raising the standard of security and transparency across the industry. Coming at a time.....»»
Attackers hit software firm Retool to get to crypto companies and assets
Retool, the company behind the popular development platform for building internal business software, has suffered a breach that allowed attackers to access and take over accounts of 27 cloud customers, all in the crypto industry. According to a CoinD.....»»
SecuX Shield BIO enhances crypto security
SecuX revealed its latest creation, the Shield BIO card-type hardware wallet. The Shield BIO combines biometric fingerprint authentication with the handy format of a credit card. At the heart of this wallet is the military-grade Secure Element chip,.....»»
How to build an outpost in Starfield
Outposts in Starfield can produce valuable resources automatically once you've established them. Here's how to make a successful mining operation on any planet......»»
Kim Dotcom’s Bitcache a US$13.5m Failure, Liquidator Report Reveals
Founded by Kim Dotcom in 2016, Bitcache was marketed as a groundbreaking blockchain microtransaction solution set to revolutionize a lot of very important crypto stuff; so invest now, before it's too late. Last month Bitcache Limited was put into liq.....»»
Crypto botnet on X is powered by ChatGPT
AI can be very easily harnessed to produce and disseminate misinformation. Enlarge (credit: sakchai vongsasiripat/Getty Image) ChatGPT may well revolutionize web search, streamline office chores, and remake education, bu.....»»
Key instability theory to reduce rock burst risks and enhance coal mine safety
Rock bursts, commonly associated with coal mining activities, involve the abrupt release of elastic energy from rock masses. Recognized as a major challenge in mining engineering and rock mechanics worldwide, they can lead to the destruction of under.....»»
GameStop, citing “regulatory uncertainty,” winds down its crypto and NFT wallet
Layoffs from late last year may have hinted at company's drift away from crypto. Enlarge / An artifact from an earlier time in GameStop's crypto enthusiasm, the launch of its NFT marketplace in July 2022. (credit: GameStop).....»»
Congress grills Tim Cook over App Store rules affecting NFTs and crypto
Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress has asked Apple for clarity over the App Store guidelines, specifically how the rules impact blockchains and NFTs being used or traded in apps.CryptocurrenciesApple has a long list of rules and guidelines that affects h.....»»
Mineral-rich nodules and the battle over mining the deep sea
They might look like pebbles strewn across the seafloor, but to the unique animals of the ocean deep, polymetallic nodules are a crucial habitat......»»
OpenAI"s Sam Altman launches Worldcoin crypto project
Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, launched on Monday......»»