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Four cryptocurrency block reward halvings to look out for in 2021

DIGIT — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:56:01 +0000

Could block reward halvings scheduled for the coming year prove beneficial for the valuations of these four cryptocurrencies?

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Bitcoin Gold 51% Attacked – Network Loses $70,000 in Double Spends

DIGIT — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 19:30:01 +0000

The Bitcoin Gold (BTG) network suffered another set of 51% attacks on January 23-24, as roughly 29 blocks were removed in two deep blockchain reorganizations (reorgs). Reports indicate that more than 7,000 BTG was double spent as the chain suffered a loss of $70,000 in two days. Also read: Bitcoin Gold Hacked for $18 Million […]

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Vertcoin 51% Attack ‘Motive Uncertain’ as Hackers Lose up to $4,000

DIGIT — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 10:34:59 +0000

Vertcoin hackers fail to steal more as Bittrex closes down wallet

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Orca Pool Mining Operation Aims to Defend Altcoins and Forks From Attacks

DIGIT — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 01:32:30 +0000

Last November the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) community witnessed a hash war that resulted in a bifurcation of the main chain. The spat saw one of the first examples of the alpha miner strategy and an attempt to truly test Nakamoto consensus. About a week before the fork, a new mining operation was announced called Shark […]

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Report Claims 85% of the Monero Network Dominated by ASIC Miners

DIGIT — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 22:44:32 +0000

Over the last few years, certain cryptocurrency networks have tried to block ASIC mining with many fruitless attempts to forge ASIC-resistant protocols. Multiple cryptocurrency developers have attempted to brick ASIC miners, but with scant success. A perfect example is the privacy-centric digital currency Monero, a project that has tried to fork the software multiple times […]

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What Is Vertpig?

DIGIT — Sat, 25 Aug 2018 15:00:31 +0000

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts favor convenient solutions when it comes to buying and selling their preferred coins. In the case of Vertpig, its business model is very different from what one would expect. Despite sharing similarities with ShapeShift, it focuses on Vertcoin first and foremost. The Vertpig Concept While Vertpig may not necessarily be the most appealing […]

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Here’s What Happens When Click on a Spammy Cryptocurrency Ad

DIGIT — Mon, 14 May 2018 13:33:59 +0000

As a sensible web user who enables Adblock, you probably don’t encounter many adverts while browsing. And on the rare occasions when you do, you’re smart enough to resist the clickbait’s overtures. But what would happen if you did click to discover “the next bitcoin”? Where would the experience lead you, and could you profit […]

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One Entity Currently Controls Most of the Vertcoin Mining Hashpower

DIGIT — Thu, 10 May 2018 15:00:58 +0000

A lot of interesting things are happening in the world of cryptocurrency, but some trends are less than positive. The Vertcoin mining situation, for example, doesn’t look all that promising as of right now. With one pool controlling a large amount of the network’s hashrate, there is genuine reason for concern. Vertcoin Faces a Potential 51% Attack It is never good to see any cryptocurrency be susceptible to a possible 51% attack against the network. For those unaware, a 51% attack can effectively cripple a cryptocurrency’s network pretty quickly. Although such attacks are very rare, there are some concerns as far as

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This Week in Bitcoin: Bacon War, Mining Trucks and Coinbase Salutes Regulator

DIGIT — Sun, 06 May 2018 10:10:47 +0000

From a turf war over “the world’s first” bacon-backed coin to mining trucks chasing cheap electricity across Europe, the cryptocurrency world never has a dull day. These stories and many more were covered in this week’s daily editions of Bitcoin in Brief. Also Read: Young New Zealand Man Spared Jail for Dealing Drugs With Bitcoin […]

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Bitcoin in Brief Wednesday: Hacker Gets Trolled, Vertcoin Gets Hacked

DIGIT — Wed, 02 May 2018 10:30:36 +0000

With all the talk about buying lambos, and some people making serious money, it’s no surprise that the cryptocurrency world attracts hackers looking for rich targets. Today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief showcases two typical cases and one atypical response. Also Read: Japanese Forex Giant GMO to Launch New UK Crypto Trading App Ransomware Hacker […]

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