Christie Harkin

Christie Harkin is CoinDesk's managing editor of technology. Prior to joining CoinDesk, Christie was the managing editor at Bitcoin Magazine. A graduate of the University of Toronto with a specialist degree in English and Linguistics, she also completed post-degree courses in publishing at Ryerson University. Before diving into Bitcoin and blockchain tech in 2015, Christie was a children's book editor and publisher. She co-founded Clockwise Press where she edited and published the Canadian Children's Book of the Year award winning picture book, Missing Nimama.
Christie holds some bitcoin and non-material amounts of other crypto tokens.

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Finance

Mt. Gox Rehabilitation Plan Worth Billions in Compensation Approved; Finalization to Follow

Creditors should be able to register to receive their funds once the plan is finalized next month.

Mt. Gox creditors (Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Tech

Altair Upgrade Set to Activate on Ethereum Mainnet This Month

The upgrade represents a “low stakes warm-up” to prepare Beacon Chain developers and client teams for the coming Merge.

A beacon light shining in a starry sky, representing Altair upgrade on Ethereum mainnet

Finance

Want to Build a Bitcoin Mining Rig? Compass Mining Now Sells Single ASICs.

Single application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining rigs can now be purchased individually, rather than in bulk.

An Antminer bitcoin mining machine pictured in 2018. (Carlos Becerra/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Tech

Litecoin Enthusiasts Can Now Create NFTs, Tokens With OmniLite

The secondary layer will also enable the creation of stablecoins and smart contracts on the Litecoin blockchain.

(Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Moment/Getty Images)

Tech

Bitcoin Miner Marathon Will No Longer Censor Transactions, CEO Says

"Marathon is committed to the core tenets of the Bitcoin community, including decentralization, inclusion, and no censorship," said the CEO.

bitcoin mining green

Finance

'This Isn't the Start of OPEC': New Bitcoin Mining Council Just Wants to Promote Greener Practices, Member Says

The Saylor- and Musk-led group won't mess with Bitcoin's code or fungibility, says Argo Blockchain CEO Peter Wall.

"The Miner" by Constantin Meunier, 1904

Tech

Compute North to Host Marathon’s 73K New Bitcoin Miners in Texas

Marathon cited Texas’ favorable regulatory climate and low energy prices, as well as environmental considerations as key factors in the decision.

Sun Shining Through Tree Backlighting Lone Star State Flag in Austin Texas USA

Tech

It's Genesis Block Day. Do You Know Where Your Bitcoin Keys Are?

"Not your keys, not your bitcoin." This week, two events want to help you on your road to financial self-sovereignty.

Metal key with wooden Bitcoin shaped keychain isolated on white background. 3d illustration.

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