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A frequently heard critique of blockchain technology is that mining is a power-intensive process that consumes energy, generates heat and damages the environment for the sole purpose of maintaining the blockchain. On one hand, maintaining an open and secure blockchain is important and, therefore, worth the energy it costs to maintain it. On the other hand, perhaps the energy spent can be partly redirected toward other important applications.SONM Supercomputer Organized by Network Mining is an

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Just two days after achieving a historic high of over $5,000 on September 2, bitcoin's price has plummeted to below $4,400.

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How financial firms in the Netherlands are approaching blockchain, and how trends in the technology are shaping their work and progress.

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A former central bank technologist takes a look at why central banks might consider issuing cryptocurrency and the possible implications.

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Following in Floyd Mayweather's footsteps, Paris Hilton has announced her participation in a token sale for a project called called Lydian.

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New statements from China's financial regulators call for a halt on all token trading and for the commencement of customer refunds.

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China-based mining firm Bitmain is to receive a $50 million investment from major venture capital firms, according to a report.nn

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The price of bitcoin may have seen a notable decline today on news that China was taking action to outlaw ICOs, overall trends are bullish.

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The price of bitcoin continued its downward trajectory late Monday, falling $1,000 from its most recent all-time high set Friday.

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ICO platforms in China are reportedly now issuing refunds to select customers following warnings by the nation's regulators on Monday.

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Contemporary social media platforms have increasingly become corrupted, evident by the recentfake news problem, leading...nThe post Power to The People onG.Social offers a Blockchain-Based Solution to Facebooks Fake News Problem appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n

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Chinese regulators have today taken the unprecedentedmove ofbanning all ICOs. This follows news last week...nThe post IC-No! China bursts Initial Coin Offering Bubble appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n

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London, UK., Sep 3, 2017 /ATLANT/The ATLANT team today released its alpha v0.1encompassing a substantial...nThe post ATLANT Platform Major Alpha Release appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n

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Coingaming Group owned, Bitcoin casino Bitcasino has announced its rebrand as a part of its...nThe post Blockchain Betting Platform Bitcasino, Rebrands with Focus on Fun, Fast &038 Fair Gaming appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n

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Lithuanian Free online dating platform JustDatingSite JDS has announced the launch of its ICO crowdsale...nThe post JustDatingSite.com Free Cryptocurrency Powered Site Launches ICO Campaign appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n

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BitClave is announcing the official start date for the highly anticipated crowdfunding event is September...nThe post Blockchain startup BitClave Announces Crowdsale for its Decentralized Search Ecosystem appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n

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n n n n China is preparing to legislate and even potentially ban ICOs according to documents released this week.n

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n n n n Bitcoin mining is under attack again in Russia.n

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n n n n Cryptocurrency pundits, especially those investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum, are gaining so much today as these cryptocurrencies have recently reached new all-time highs.n

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n n n n Cryptocurrency Bitcoin following the move by the federal government of Australia to authorize the cryptocurrency as a legal currency in the countryn

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