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Members of the Indian crypto community have received offers to set up mining facilities after reports of potentially negative developments for miners in China. According to local media, businesses are already exploring such opportunities as India has some of the lowest electricity rates. Upcoming regulation, however, may put some hurdles on the track. Also read: … Read more
The bitcoin mining industry in China appears to be expanding to favorable locations around the world right now. Quebec is one such location where the Chinese have taken refuge, and many more might be on the way. Also Read: Chinese Bitcoin Mining Giant Bitmain Establishes Branch in Zug, Switzerland Cold Power Just a couple of … Read more
Research has shown that Bitcoin is a bit of a Veblen good — a product which gains its appeal from the social status attained by owning it. #ANALYSIS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
First, Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan Chase says he regrets calling bitcoin a fraud. Now, legacy bank Goldman Sachs is formally recognizing how cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin could act as global money. 2018 might be shaping up to be the year bitcoin gets more mainstream than ever. Also read: Huge Bitcoin Conference Stops Accepting Bitcoin … Read more
Financial regulators around the world seem to finally notice that some companies are trying to capitalize on the insatiable appetite for everything crypto by claiming a link to blockchain. Trading in the stocks of one such alleged company has now been stopped by the SEC. Also Read: Peak Blockchain Hype? Firm With No Revenues and … Read more
China’s Bitcoin miners are doing just fine, and could withstand both regulatory constraints and a massive Bitcoin price correction due to cheap energy costs. #MINING Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Just recently in an interview with Québec’s local publication, Le Journal, the CEO of the public utility company Hydro-Québec wants to attract cryptocurrency miners to the region to help bolster economic prosperity. Also Read: Chinese Bitcoin Miners Explore Relocating Abroad Amid Fears of Crackdown Hydro-Québec Needs a Solution to Avoid Energy Tariffs Hydro-Québec is a large … Read more
Recent news and sluggish price performance could indicate a bear market on the horizon, but nothing is decisive yet. #ANALYSIS Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
A suspect in a case involving hacking, blackmailing and Bitcoin has been arrested in Hong Kong. A 30-year-old computer technician has been taken in custody in connection with cyberattacks against two travel agencies. The man risks years of imprisonment. Personal data of customers was held for ransom. Tour operators were asked to pay 1 Bitcoin … Read more
The South Korean government has called for financial regulators and central bankers of 23 other countries as well as 12 organizations, including the International Monetary Fund and the European Union, to collaborate on curbing cryptocurrency trading. Also read: Russian Regulators Draft Law to Restrict Crypto Mining, Payments, and Token Sales Other Regulators Urged to Take Action … Read more
