Bitcoin History: When DDoS Attacks Made BTC’s Price Drop

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As anyone who has read the Bitcoin History series (or lived through the period in question) will know, the Bitcointalk forum was the crucible of debate in the early days. What’s less known is that – to quote one poster – “DDoSing this forum coincided with dumps on the then dominant Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox.” … Read more

Bitcoin Mining Rig Manufacturer Canaan Sued – Accused of Misleading IPO Investors

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Bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Canaan Inc. is being sued for allegedly breaking U.S. securities laws before its initial public offering (IPO). Phillippe Lemieux, a Canaan investor, filed a class-action lawsuit that claims the company violated the Securities Act of 1933. Lemieux believes Canaan misled investors and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in regards to … Read more

Bitcoin Gold Whale Allegedly Controls Half the BTG Supply

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According to a recent study, bitcoin gold (BTG) market prices are being manipulated by a single whale who holds a significant portion of the bitcoin gold in circulation. The Bitcoin Gold network was recently hit with a 51% attack that caused two blockchain reorganizations. The team of BTG developers introduced a new soft fork concept … Read more

How AI Makes You Look Like a Camera Pro

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Camera quality for today’s smartphones is more scrutinized than ever. This is also backed up by consumer statistics – 86% of Americans consider camera quality when buying a new smartphone. But great mobile photography is about more than just the hardware. AI does a lot of the work making your pictures look better.   With … Read more