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Malaysian Firm Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) Reports Crypto Miners Stealing $25 Million in Electricity
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), an electric power company from Malaysia, has recently accused Bitcoin miners of robbing electricity from it. According to the company, around $25 million USD worth of electric power was lost due to Bitcoin miners who illegally used it. дальше »
2019-8-16 16:32 | |
Malaysia Loses $25 Million due to Electricity Theft from Bitcoin Miners
Coinspeaker Malaysia Loses $25 Million due to Electricity Theft from Bitcoin MinersMalaysia’s power utility company is now targeting Bitcoin miners who have been stealing electricity to power their mining activity. дальше »
2019-8-16 21:03 | |
33 Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms Are Raided By Malaysian Authorities
No crypto mining is more profitable than the one made with electricity you didn’t pay for. Recently, Malaysian authorities raided the crypto mining farms of people who believed that they would be able to get high profits by stealing electric energy. дальше »
2019-8-8 17:20 | |
Malaysian Electricity Authority Nab Illegal Bitcoin Miners
Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), Malaysia’s state-owned electricity company has raided 33 buildings illegally using its energy for bitcoin mining operations that gulped RM3. 2 million (roughly $763k) worth of power whereas they only paid a bill of only RM219 ($52), according to a report by local news source, malaymail August 7, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-9 17:00 | |
Maltese Bitcoin Miner Wins Lawsuit Against Mining Equipment Seller
Malta’s Consumer Claims Tribunal (MCCAA) has ordered Dario Azzopardi, a retailer of Bitcoin mining machines to refund $2,239 (€2,000) to a client who claimed that the machine they had purchased from the firm generates a lot of noise and massively consumes electricity, reports Malta Today on August 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-8-7 05:00 | |
Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency News Monthly Round-Up Recap: July 2019
Top News Stories from July July 1 Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) claims that the local government has seized more than 1,000 bitcoin mining devices from two separate mining farms in the country. дальше »
2019-8-3 04:12 | |
Johannesburg’s power supplier gets the better of ransomware attackers
A ransomware infection at one of South Africa‘s electricity providers left some city residents of Johannesburg without any power. City Power, one of the largest power suppliers in Johannesburg, said the attack encrypted all its databases, applications and network, leading to a blackout of its IT systems. дальше »
2019-7-26 12:19 | |
Iran government legalizes Bitcoin and crypto mining
Cryptocurrency mining farms have been booming in Iran due to its low electricity costs. According to a research conducted by Elite Fixtures, it only costs $3,217 to mine Bitcoin in the Islamic nation using specialized mining hardware, such as the AntMiner S9, the AntMiner S7, and the Avalon 6. дальше »
2019-7-23 13:51 | |
Iran to set Electricity Tariffs for Bitcoin Mining
Iran’s Economic Commission has agreed to set electricity tariffs for bitcoin mining activities based on the prices used for electricity exports. The new tariff scheme is expected to come into effect as soon as it gets approved by the Iranian Cabinet, according to a Financial Tribune report, July 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-23 19:00 | |
How Big Hydro Power Partners With Bitcoin Miners to Prevent Energy Waste
We are often told that the verification of bitcoin transactions eats a lot of energy. The largely inaccurate comparison to a small country, the size of Ireland or Denmark, is evoked thanks to numerous clickbait headlines. дальше »
2019-7-23 16:00 | |
Bitcoin Mining Hotspot Iran Drafts Electricity Tariffs for Crypto Miners
The government of Iran has opted to introduce specific electricity prices for cryptocurrency mining. The west Asian country, which has had a complicated relationship with cryptocurrency in the past, plans to set prices around the same tariffs that are used for exporting electricity. дальше »
2019-7-22 15:32 | |
The Smartest Way to Mine Bitcoin: Hashmart
Let’s be honest – getting into Bitcoin mining can be costly. In fact, quite costly. Both in terms of hardware and electricity costs. Unfortunately, most can’t afford to build their own mining rig early on and their computers are just not good enough since long ago. дальше »
2019-7-18 17:52 | |
Top 5 Cheapest Countries to Mine Bitcoin
If you’re thinking about dusting off your ASIC now that BTC price has recovered, you may want to pack your bags as well. Check out the top five cheapest countries to mine Bitcoin below. The Cheapest Places to Mine Bitcoin Mining Bitcoin can be a profitable business if you live in a handful of countries. дальше »
2019-7-16 21:00 | |
Chinese Law Enforcement Authorities Raid Crypto Mining Setup Due to Excessive Energy Usage
Bitcoin miners in China have been arrested after stealing $3 million worth of electricity Miners need large amounts of energy to operate Law enforcement authorities in China have shut down a local mining farm after they registered an increase in the local energy usage. дальше »
2019-7-15 17:00 | |
China’s Illegal Crypto Mining Crackdown Could Ignite a Bitcoin Price Rally
Besides fat-fingered whales, the other species HODLers should learn to fear are large-scale Bitcoin miners whose electricity cost is zero. The reason? Their break-even point is low enough to depress the fair market value of the Bitcoin price, dashing the asset’s seven-figure ambitions. дальше »
2019-7-14 22:30 | |
Miners Flock to Iran Where Bitcoin Mining Is Set to Be Sanctioned
According to regional reports, the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) is planning to allow licensed cryptocurrency mining as long as operations are charged for electricity based on the price of export. The CBI governor, Abdol Nasser Hemmati, explained that mined cryptocurrencies should flow back into the Iranian economy. дальше »
2019-7-13 00:10 | |
Iranian Government Plans to Authorise Cryptocurrency Mining
Abdol Nasser Hemmati, the governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI), announced yesterday that the government plans to authorise the mining of digital assets in the nation. However, those running computer systems to profit from their support of cryptocurrency networks will be charged for electricity at the country’s export price rather than the cheaper,. дальше »
2019-7-12 00:00 | |
Chinese crypto-miners seek to set up shop in Iran as crackdown ensues
China is among the most preferred locations for cryptocurrency miners, owing to cheap electricity, low population, and cold climate provided by cities such as Sichuan. However, mining activity is now slowly falling due to the lack of enthusiasm for the same on the part of Chinese policymakers. дальше »
2019-7-11 04:30 | |
Bitcoin, XRP & other cryptos may ‘catch on or they won’t,’ but market doesn’t differentiate, says David Schwartz
People have always feared and/or worshipped what they do not understand. This has been evident since the adevnt of civilization. People feared the invention of electricity, the invention of the electric bulb, the Internet and the DotCom bubble and right now, it is Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market. дальше »
2019-7-10 16:00 | |
Dubai Turns to Blockchain Technology for Environmental Conservation
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has trained the fourth batch of participants of the Carbon Ambassadors Programme on distributed ledger technology (DLT) and other new technologies. The initiative is aimed at equipping participants with the critical skills needed to utilize blockchain technology in environmental conservation programs and more, reports Middle East Utilities onRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-9 19:00 | |
Bitcoin Network “Wastes” More Energy Than Switzerland
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance launched a new real-time index tracking the total electricity consumption of the Bitcoin network. The index, called Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI), provides a real-time estimate of the total annual electricity usage of the Bitcoin network and enables live comparisons with alternative electricity uses in order to put numbersRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-8 09:00 | |
Bitcoin’s Energy Use Isn’t Crazy, Rivals Switzerland’s Power Consumption
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has released an index of sorts devoted to macro data about Bitcoin, all of it relating to electricity consumption. Tree Huggers Take Solace Historically, one great objection to Bitcoin has been its perceived large-scale energy consumption. дальше »
2019-7-6 20:35 | |
The Flair Signature Pro makes brewing delicious espresso easy, cheap, and portable
I never expected to become an amateur barista. A little over a year ago, I decided to stop spending so much money buying iced mochas at coffee shops and learn to make my own espresso-based drinks. дальше »
2019-7-3 20:59 | |
Энергозатраты сети биткоина превысили уровень годового потребления энергии в Швейцарии
Энергозатраты сети биткоина превысили общий уровень годового потребления энергии в таких странах, как Швейцария, Греция и Кувейт. Об этом сообщает BBC со ссылкой на исследование Кембриджского университета. дальше »
2019-7-3 18:39 | |
Bitcoin mining profitability, electricity consumption, and efficiency—new data from the University of Cambridge
The University of Cambridge recently launched an index for tracking the electricity consumption from Bitcoin mining. The data provides interesting insights into the profitability and environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining. дальше »
2019-7-3 15:03 | |
Cambridge University Unveils Bitcoin’s Real Energy Demands
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has just launched the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI). Its hope is to cut through the myths and provide unbiased and accurate real-time data for analysis. дальше »
2019-7-3 15:00 | |
Small islands might be the first to achieve a full-electric transport system
At a recent talk on the UK’s energy sector, the head of an electric utility company claimed that “the problem of decarbonizing our electricity sector is fixed”. Eyebrows were raised at this, but his point quickly became clear. дальше »
2019-6-30 15:34 | |
Iranian Authorities Impound 1,000 Bitcoin Mining Machines
Power officials in Iran have seized 1,000 bitcoin mining machines in two abandoned factories turned into mining farms in the central province of Yazd, Iran. The officials claim the cryptocurrency mining equipment was seized because their operators illegally made use of government-subsidized electricity, according to a Tech2 report on June 28, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-29 01:00 | |
Iran: Bitcoin Miners Move into Mosques to Dodge Electricity Bills
Clever bitcoin miners in Iran are setting up shop in local mosques to swerve costly electricity bills, but the Government are hot on their heels. Photo Purports To Show Mosque Miners As social media users and the local press report this week, around one hundred miners are now participating in the Bitcoin network from local mosques. дальше »
2019-6-28 17:00 | |
Iran seizes 1,000 Bitcoin miners, says mining with state electricity is a no-no
Authorities in Iran have seized around 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines from two abandoned factories, according to Reuters. The report hasn’t stated what cryptocurrency was being mined, or for how long the farm had been operating. дальше »
2019-6-28 11:41 | |
Researchers Discover a Material Which Might Prevent Rechargeable Battery Degradation
Batteries have changed our society forever, although the concept itself still warrants some further improvements. For many years now, technology companies and researchers have tried to extend battery life through various means. дальше »
2019-6-25 05:00 | |
At-Home Mining Rig Coinmine One Can Now Mine Bitcoin
According to Coinmine founder Farbood Nivi, the Coinmine One's new bitcoin mining capabilities can earn at-home miners about $15-$20 a month in BTC, but the electricity it takes to meet those marks isn't outlined. дальше »
2019-6-21 19:01 | |
Bitcoin’s Carbon Emissions Footprint: How Large Is It?
Now, if you have been into the blockchain technology industry for a while, you’d realize that the process of mining consumes quite a bit of electricity. This is quite noticeable, especially where proof of work is required for confirmation of transactions particularly where cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are concerned. дальше »
2019-6-17 14:51 | |
Chinese Bitcoin miner arrested for stealing electricity from oil well
Authorities in China have arrested a man after he reportedly stole electricity from an oil well to mine Bitcoin. The arrest was made after the police received a phone call from Daqing Oilfield, located in Haerken district (Tsitsihar, China) on May 28th. дальше »
2019-6-14 15:23 | |
Chinese Bticoin Miners Allegedly Stealing Electricity Through Fish Ponds To Power Mining Activity
Chinese Bitcoin Miners Allegedly Stealing Electricity Through Fish Ponds To Power Mining Activity One of the problems with Bitcoin mining is its halving. Bitcoin’s next halving is expected to take place about a year from now in May 2020. дальше »
2019-6-13 21:53 | |
Iran Removes Subsidy for Crypto Miners
The Deputy Minister for Energy, Homayoun Haeri, stated that cryptocurrency miners in Iran will no longer have access to the country’s electricity subsidy, and must pay the full cost to run miners, as reported by Financial Tribune on June 10, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-11 15:00 | |
Чарли Ли: майнинг LTC останется прибыльным после августовского халвинга
Основатель лайткоина (LTC) Чарли Ли прокомментировал недавний взлет криптовалюты заявлением о сохранении прибыльности добычи монеты даже после сокращения награды майнеров в августе 2019 года. В Твиттере он написал, что ежедневная прибыль для майнера составит $2,65 при сохранении низкой стоимости электроэнергии. дальше »
2019-6-11 12:15 | |
Energy Minister in Iran: Bitcoin Miners in the Country Will Not Be Subsidized Anymore
Crypto miners in Iran are about to face a very rough time. They could get considerably higher electricity bills in case the current Energy Minister of the country goes forward on his latest idea: to stop charging lower electricity to these companies. дальше »
2019-6-11 02:44 | |
Iran’s Energy Minister Wants Crypto Miners Charged Real Electricity Prices
Iran’s deputy energy minister has said that power bills for crypto mining should be calculated in real electricity prices and no longer subsidized
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Bitcoin: Majority of electricity used for BTC operations comes from renewable resources
The concept of Bitcoin [BTC] mining has always been looked at like an evil spawn by many mainstream industries and its proponents. But a new report from Coinshares has quashed that notion by stating that 74 percent of the world’s BTC mining operations were driven by renewable energy. дальше »
2019-6-9 19:30 | |
Bitcoin Mining Consumes More Electricity Than New Zealand, Report Finds
Bitcoin mining currently consumes more electricity than the entire country of New Zealand, according to a new report. But the cloud has a green lining: researchers determined that much of that electricity comes from renewables, indirectly subsidizing environmentally-friendly sources. дальше »
2019-6-7 18:32 | |
Justin Sun of Tron Talks to LongHash in Interview About Crypto’s Slower-Paced Adoption Rate
Theories regarding electricity were already published by the 1600s. However, electricity was not in people’s homes until the late 1800s. Even today, there are millions of homesteads without electricity. дальше »
2019-6-5 23:48 | |
Bitcoin Mining Via Solar Power: Risks, Rewards And More Profitable?
Better To Mine Bitcoin With Solar? A great deal of energy goes into mining bitcoin cash and bitcoin core due to the amount of power necessary to keep ASIC machines going. So much power is needed that people have started raising the issue, which is that the money spent on electricity to mine is more […] дальше »
2019-6-4 21:36 | |