Google’s quantum computer could break Bitcoin in two ways
Another quantum computing news announcement from Google and its Willow chip division spooked the Bitcoin community yesterday.
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Satoshi likely launched 51% attack on Bitcoin during early days
An in-depth review of 2009 blocks suggests it's highly likely that Satoshi used hash power to reorganize Bitcoin’s blockchain.
Bill Maher says crypto mining uses 8% of world’s electricity — he’s wrong
Maher was lambasted online after he broadcast the false crypto figures on TV and to nearly 12 million followers on social media.
Troubling new Bitcoin research into Bitmain mining proxies
Bitmain continues to direct a concerning amount of block production in the Bitcoin network through proxy mining pools.
Bitcoin mining is more difficult than ever
It has never been a worse time to mine bitcoin. With all-time high competition, debt, and electricity, finances are plaguing operators.
CHART: When solo miners found a Bitcoin block
Operating as lone wolves and paying for 100% of their own equipment and electricity, solo bitcoin miners sometimes strike it lucky.
Swan abandons mining and IPO, lays off employees
Bitcoin firm Swan plans to end its managed mining product and has delayed its IPO while laying off employees.
Yes, MEV occurs on Bitcoin — here’s how
Despite what many may think, MEV isn't merely an Ethereum problem. In fact, it first occurred on Bitcoin and is still causing issues.
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Bitcoin investors unimpressed with Kerrisdale Capital report on Riot Platforms
Kerrisdale Capital’s Sahm Adrangi has continued his short-selling series with another Bitcoin company, Riot Platforms.
Is Tether becoming Bitcoin’s most influential miner?
Tether claims to generate tens of billions of dollars in annualized profit and is deploying hundreds of millions into bitcoin miners.