Norton has a crypto miner for PCs that can’t be easily uninstalled
Norton recently launched its new Crypto feature, allowing users to mine Ethereum while their PC is idle, but it’s already drawing ire from regular users.
If You Hold Crypto, You NEED a Wallet like Ledger, Here’s Why
If you own crypto, or are looking into it, you should use a hardware wallet like Ledger to secure your private keys.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 cancels all NFT plans shortly after doubling down on them
GSC Game World has canceled all of its NFT plans for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 one hour after doubling down on the tech.
An Amazon crypto scam left its victim with a $45,000 bill
Fancy getting a $45,000 bill for work you didn’t do? That’s what Jonny Platt found when his AWS account got hacked by an unscrupulous cryptocurrency miner.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 to feature NFTs, turn players into NPCs in exchange for crypto
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will feature blockchain integration, auctioning off "unique" items and turning players into NPCs via photogrammetry.
Nvidia quietly launches more GPUs for mining, not gaming
Despite the card's previous-generation name, the new RTX 2060 12GB outperforms the RTX 3060 for cryptomining.
AMD processors might be targeted as the next cryptomining tool
A new cryptocurrency called Raptoreum is farming using AMD Ryzen's L3 cache.
What is GPU mining?
Cryptocurrency mining is largely the arena of purpose-built machines, but GPUs remain a viable way to mine. Here's everything you need to know about GPU mining.
The internet’s ‘phonebook’ is flawed and outdated. It’s time for an upgrade
DNS, aka the internet's phonebook, has been the foundation of the worldwide web since the 1970s -- but that foundation is starting to crumble and crack.
India’s plan to end spam texts was a colossal failure. But it’s worth revisiting
Early this year, India rolled out a groundbreaking new plan to fight spam calls and texts. Unfortunately, it failed miserably -- but it still has potential.
How crypto crackdowns could end the GPU shortage this year
Chinese miners are selling off graphics cards amid a wave of new restrictions, and changes to Ethereum could end GPU crypto-mining entirely.
Faze Clan suspends and cuts ties with players after crypto scam allegations
Faze Clan announced on Twitter that is is dropping Kay and suspending three other members after an alleged crypto scam.
Why the Bitcoin bust could finally bring down inflated GPU prices
The recent Bitcoin bust affected more than just the cryptocurrency market. Experts speculate that it may also lead to a drop in the price of RTX 3080.
25% of the GPUs sold in the first part of 2021 went to crypto miners
A new report says that a quarter of all graphics card sales went to miners in the first few months of the year, for a total market value of around $500 million.
Riot Games bans esports team TSM from using new name after crypto deal
Esports team TSM signed a $210 million deal with cryptocurrency company FTX to change its name to TSM FTX, breaking Riot Games' sponsorship rules.
U.K. police expecting to bust pot farm stumble onto cryptocurrency mine instead
U.K. police went into a raid looking for cannabis, but they came out with computers mining cryptocurrency.
Nvidia nets at least $400 million per year from cryptocurrency mining
Nvidia's newly launched CMP cards, designed for Ethereum mining, generated $155 million in revenue for the first fiscal quarter for Nvidia.
NFTs have a climate problem, and the solution isn’t coming fast enough
NFTs have an absolutely massive carbon footprint, and while there are many solutions in the works, very few of them are expected to roll out anytime soon.
Are Nvidia’s rumored Lite Hash Rate GPUs enough to fix supply woes?
Nvidia's RTX 3000 series cards may get refreshed with a feature to limit hash rates, making them less appealing to crypto miners. But will that fix the problem?
NFTs and the explosive rebirth of artificial scarcity
NFTs (non-fungible tokens) are booming right now. Why? Because unlike most digital items, they're artificially limited. Here's why that changes everything.
How to mine Bitcoin
Cloud mining offers a relatively cheap entry point for Bitcoin mining, but if you have the right hardware and cheap power, you can mine yourself. Which is best?
What is an ASIC miner?
Mining cryptocurrency is an intensive process. To be profitable, you need hardware designed specifically mining, like ASIC miners. Here's what makes them tick.
A brief history of NFTs
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are having a moment right now. Curious about what they are and where they came from? Check out this timeline.
How to buy Bitcoin with PayPal
You can buy Bitcoin with almost everything right now, but if you want to use Paypal, it's not so straightforward. Here's how to do it.
Passing the $1 trillion mark, Bitcoin is almost as big as Google
Bitcoin joins publicly traded companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon in breaking the $1 trillion market capitalization barrier.
Here’s how Nvidia plans to stop crypto miners from buying gaming GPUs
Nvidia is appeasing gamers who have been frustrated by the lack of GPU availability by offering cryptocurrency miners a new CMP.
The best bitcoin alternatives
There are hundreds of cryptocurrencies on the market, but which are the best Bitcoin alternatives? Here are some altcoins to consider, and what each offers.
Ledger Nano S vs. X
We compared the Ledger Nano S and X, examining the two cryptocurrency hardware wallets to find out which one is the best overall and which is the best for you.
A crypto miner is using 78 RTX 3080s graphics cards to earn over $20K a month
Huge demand for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3080 has resulted in GPU shortages. We are learning that profitable cryptocurrency mining is also a contributing factor.
One of Russia’s largest oil producers creates a Bitcoin mining farm in Siberia
Gazprom Neft, one of the largest oil producers in Russia, is getting into mining -- for Bitcoin, that is.
Bitcoin sets new all-time high value of over $19,800, before falling again
The price of Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high, but it didn't last for long, quickly falling several percent points to hover around the $19,000 per-coin-mark.
Bitcoin price surges past $18,000, approaching its all-time high
Bitcoin, the world's most popular form of cryptocurrency, is surging in price. Prices on the digital currency hit above $18,000 before dropping again.
Steve Wozniak sues YouTube, Google over Bitcoin scam videos
Steve Wozniak claims YouTube has failed to take down the scam videos that feature photos of his face and offer a cryptocurrency giveaway.
FBI moves in to investigate Twitter’s massive Bitcoin hack
The FBI is now examining the major hack that hit Twitter on Wednesday, July 17, in a bid to find out who was behind the incident.