Why Argentina is embracing cryptocurrency
The nation that has seen economic trauma is open to the possibility of alternative money like Bitcoin......»»
Sen. Warren Announces Sanctions Compliance Bill For Crypto Companies
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CoinDesk: U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced Thursday a new bill to block cryptocurrency companies from conducting business with sanctioned companies. The Digital Assets Sanctions Compliance Enhanc.....»»
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.....»»
Ukraine is legalising the cryptocurrency market
Ukraine will soon legally recognise cryptocurrency, after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed a virtual assets bill into law on Wednesday. Under the new legislation, Ukraine will be able to establish a legal, regulated crypto market. "From now.....»»
Explore cryptocurrency on your own time with this $30 course bundle
TL;DR: As of March 17, you can slash 98% off The Essential 2022 Cryptocurrency & NFT Trading Bundle — worth $1,791 — and get it for $29.99.As the executive order on digital assets announced last week signifies, cryptocurrency is the futur.....»»
Foxconn embracing strongest first quarter in 10 years
Foxconn (Hon Hai) Technology Group expects to register in 2022 the strongest first quarter in a decade, as some customer orders deferred from the fourth quarter are being fulfilled in the quarter, and is guardedly optimistic about its overall busines.....»»
Asus, Gigabyte, EVGA, and Asrock offer gamers a glimmer of hope for better GPU prices
Between the chip shortage, scalpers, and cryptocurrency miners with an appetite for industrial GPU mining, it's been two long years since we've seen mid-range and high-end graphics cards anywhere close to their manufacturer suggested retail price. Th.....»»
Crypto Startup That Wants To Scan Everyone"s Eyeballs Is Having Some Trouble
Worldcoin -- the billion-dollar startup that wants to give cryptocurrency to every living human by imaging their eyes -- has recently halted operations in at least seven countries due to a host of logistical hurdles that have prompted it to redraw it.....»»
"Turning Red""s creators on how the coming of age Pixar film captures teen angst
Turning Red director Domee Shi and producer Lindsey Collins talk about puberty and embracing your inner panda......»»
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.....»»
Biden Expected to Issue Executive Order on Cryptocurrency as a Step Toward Regulation
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will mark the first step toward regulating how digital currency is traded. The move comes as administration officials have raised conc.....»»
2022 Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Reality Check
Cryptocurrency uses blockchain technology to create e-money that circumvents traditional banking. But is it here to stay? Continue reading........»»
The Many Escapes of Justin Sun
An anonymous reader shares a report: Justin Sun, a budding Chinese cryptocurrency mogul, walked through the shiny lofted atrium of the departure terminal at South Korea's Incheon International Airport. It was September 2017, an early height of the cr.....»»
Biden Orders Study of Cryptocurrency Risk, Creation of US Digital Currency
President Biden signed an executive order on Wednesday instructing agencies across the federal government to study the possible risks presented by the explosion in popularity of cryptocurrencies and consider the creation of a U.S. digital currency. F.....»»
US charges two siblings in $124 million cryptocurrency fraud
US authorities on Tuesday filed criminal charges against a cryptocurrency executive and civil charges against him and his sister, accusing them of defrauding retail investors out of millions of dollars with a digital token known as Ormeus Coin......»»
Ormeus Coin"s John, Tina Barksdale Scammed Investors, Feds Say
An anonymous reader quotes a report from GIzmodo: Ormeus is a cryptocurrency that was launched in 2017, the brainchild of John and Tina Barksdale -- two siblings and self-identified crypto marketers -- who are now facing federal securities charges in.....»»
Coinbase Blocks 25,000 Crypto Wallets Linked To Russia Users
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg Quint: Cryptocurrency trading platform Coinbase said it blocked over 25,000 wallet addresses related to Russian individuals or entities that it believes to be engaging in illicit activity. The blocke.....»»
Why is Randi Zuckerberg making cringe music videos about cryptocurrency?
Ever watch something so bad on the internet that you feel secondhand embarrassment? If you're not familiar with that sinking feeling, you will be after watching these videos from Randi Zuckerberg.Over the past month, Randi Zuckerberg – best kno.....»»
Hackers issue bizarre demand to NVIDIA: Let us mine cryptocurrency faster or we release your stolen data
Here's something you don't see everyday: A ransomware group that hacked graphics card marker NVIDIA has a very specific demand. Make NVIDIA graphics cards mine cryptocurrency faster or we will release your stolen, private data.The hackers, known as.....»»
Ukraine Receives $42M in Cryptocurrency Donations - Plus 180 NFTs They Didn"t Ask For
Thursday the Washington Post reported the Ukrainian government had already received more than $42 million in cryptocurrency donations since last Saturday — "plus digital artwork including a limited edition worth roughly $200,000," according to.....»»
Coinbase, Binance Resist Calls To Kick Russians Off Crypto Platforms
Two of the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinbase and Binance, rejected calls on Friday for a blanket ban on all Russian users to stop their platforms from being used as a way round Western sanctions. From a report: "We believe everyone d.....»»