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Ethereum Miners Revolt Over Fee Structure Overhaul

Ethereum miners are not happy about EIP 1559, a planned fee-structure overhaul mechanism meant to correct sky-high gas fees. Ethereum miners are making efforts to hold up the network, causing developers to push for a faster timeline for launching Ethereum 2.0.

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'When Facts Change, I Change': Shark Tank's 'Mr. Wonderful' Explains His Investments in Bitcoin

Only a month ago, "Shark Tank" co-host Kevin O'Leary was saying bitcoin was too volatile of an asset to make a good investment. Now, the television star is investing 3% of his portfolio into crypto. What changed his mind? "Mr. Wonderful" also discusses his commitment to "ethical" bitcoin mining of "virgin coins." Find out why he thinks the provenance of bitcoin will become the number one issue and how he will capitalize on it.

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BTC Markets in Beijing

Sino Global Capital Research Analyst Hans Xiang on crypto business development and bitcoin mining in China.

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From Tea to Baked Goods, Non-Crypto Chinese Firms Are Pivoting to Bitcoin Mining

Chinese companies that were never previously involved in crypto, including cookie companies and emergency supply providers, are jumping into crypto mining during the current bull market. “The Hash” panel discusses the growing trend.

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Using Crypto Mining to Heat Your Home: Hot Trend or Hot Air?

A miner blogs that he heats his home by mining cryptocurrencies and is able to cut his electricity bill by half in the process. “The Hash” reacts.

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Nvidia Redesigns Graphics Cards to Limit Their Use in ETH Mining

Amid growing tensions between video gamers and crypto miners, major graphics cards manufacturer Nvidia is making design changes to satisfy both key constituents. The Hash panel break down why this is important in the world of ethereum mining.

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La potencia minera de Bitcoin sufre una caída a corto plazo al finalizar la temporada de lluvias en China

Después de un crecimiento sostenido durante los últimos tres meses, la potencia minera de Bitcoin ha disminuido debido a una caída estacional en la producción de energía hidroeléctrica en China.

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Los mineros de Bitcoin detienen sus operaciones debido a que las tormentas provocan deslizamientos de tierra en China

Una fuerte tormenta en el suroeste de China ha provocado deslizamientos de tierra fatales, obligando a algunas plantas hidroeléctricas locales y a los mineros de Bitcoin a detener sus operaciones.

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Criptomonedas en China: en el mercado extrabursátil y bajo la mesa

Dovey Wan, socio de Primitive Ventures, analiza la situación de las Cripto tal como está hoy en China.

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Sia Network lanza código de hard fork para bloquear a los gigantes de la minería de Cripto

Sia ha publicado el código formal para una bifurcación dura inminente que bloqueará a las empresas de minería de Criptomonedas como Bitmain de su red blockchain.

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