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Ethereum ASICs Are Here: What the New Miners Mean and What's Next

After weeks of speculation, Bitmain has announced an ASIC for ethereum mining, spurring the developer community into action to try and block its use.

Google said Monday it is banning cryptocurrency mining extensions from the Chrome Web Store after a flood of submissions that violated its policies.

Companies using cheap electricity to mine cryptocurrencies at industrial complexes in South Korea have reportedly been arrested by police.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 2, 2018

Intel explains in a recently-released patent application how it would improve its products for bitcoin mining purposes.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 29, 2018

The latest version of AMD's Adrenalin Edition driver for its Radeon processors fixes an issue impacting blockchain processes.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 27, 2018

Two former Crimean government employees were fined 30,000 rubles each for using official resources to mine bitcoin.

Big miners are eying monero as a next money-maker. The only problem? Developers are taking steps to keep them out entirely.

Quebec is temporarily suspending new cryptomining operations from setting up facilities in its low-cost power region.

Bitfury-backed Hut 8 Mining Corp has secured a new headquarters in Canada's Alberta province.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 22, 2018

In a unanimous vote, Chelan County's Public Utility District commissioners agreed to put a moratorium on new bitcoin mining applications.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 21, 2018