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Don't Start Crypto Mining Now: 500+ Days Just to Break Even
By Jarred Walton published
We’ve analyzed the amount of time it would take to break even if you started mining today, and the results aren’t favorable.
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Quantum Computers Could Crack Bitcoin Security by the 2030s
By Mark Tyson published
The current king of quantum computers only boasts 127 qubits, so direct attacks won't be the biggest security worry for crypto users for quite some time.
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Hacker Steals $322 Million In Cryptocurrency from Wormhole
By Nathaniel Mott published
Wormhole, a cryptocurrency platform that "bridges" seven different tokens, says a hacker stole $322 million in assets.
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Minecraft NFT Game "Blockverse" Evaporates With $1 Million
By Francisco Pires published
The unofficial Minecraft-inspired game "Blockverse" that has successfully raised more than $1 million by selling 10,000 NFTs has disappeared.
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IRS and FTC Warn of 'Mountains of Fraud' Involving Cryptocurrencies, NFTs
By Nathaniel Mott published
The IRS and FTC have warned about the pervasive frauds involving cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens.
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Report: Putin Wants to Tax Cryptocurrency Mining, Not Ban It
By Nathaniel Mott published
President Vladimir Putin reportedly wants to impose taxes on cryptocurrencies rather than banning them entirely.
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Solo Bitcoin Miners Are Striking Crypto Gold With Tiny USB-Based Rigs
By Nathaniel Mott last updated
Bitcoin miners typically rely on large amounts of incredibly powerful hardware—but sometimes the little guys get lucky.
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Hail Hydro: Bitmain Goes Liquid-Cooled for 198 TH/s Mining Rig
By Nathaniel Mott published
Bitmain's new liquid-cooled mining rig, the Antminer S19 Pro+ Hyd, is said to offer up to 198 TH/s of compute power.
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