Crypto exchange BitMEX now claims its officially carbon neutral. The announcement follows a previous commitment to achieve carbon neutrality earlier this year. Sustainability is the challenge of our time. Bitcoinand cryptocurrency in generalis the transformative technology of our time. Especially around COP26, its only natural that crypto faces tough questions about the environmental impact of the technology that enables our…
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How To Use Coldcard And Seed XOR
This guide demonstrates everything you need to know in order to secure your Bitcoin private keys using a Coldcard hardware wallet and its integrated Seed XOR method. With this method, you are able to split your backup seed phrase into multiple parts that look and function like complete 24-word seed phrases of their own. This opens up a range of…
Amid Risk of Power Deficit, Ukraine Shuts Down Another Crypto Farm – Mining Bitcoin News
With а growing threat of electricity shortages in the winter months, Ukraine has busted another large coin minting facility illegally drawing power from the grid. The country’s security agency announced it’s stepping up efforts to ensure the nation’s energy system is well-protected from such consumers. Large-Scale Illegal Mining Operation Uncovered in Central Ukraine The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the…
Bitcoin reverses Tuesday gains, while Solana joins Ethereum in fresh all-time highs
Bitcoin (BTC) fell to 24-hour lows before Wall Streets open on Nov. 3 as a previous bull run halted at $64,000. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView BTC price inches back toward $62,000 Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingViewconfirmed the return of uninspiring sideways price action after Tuesdays volatility. As Cointelegraph reported, BTC/USD rose almost $4,000 before topping…
FortKnoxster Launches Its Crypto Suite With Built-in Security and Beyond – Press release Bitcoin News
press release PRESS RELEASE. Cybersecurity company FortKnoxster launches its one-stop crypto app, Crypto Suite™, with a range of features aimed at the crypto-and-security lovers. Among the features, which all are protected by strong end-to-end encryption, are: Fiat to crypto and reverse Crypto to crypto exchange Store and transfer NFTs Send/request crypto direct in the secure chat Video calling, group chats,…
Crypto.com co-ops with esports host Twitch Rivals for global crypto outreach
Twitch Rivals, an esports tournament host featuring Twitch streamers and pro gamers, has onboarded crypto trading platform Crypto.com as a global marketing and cryptocurrency platform partner. The multi-year partnership will see Crypto.com as an official partner of Twitch Rivals in the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to increase local crypto adoption in the esports landscape. According to Kris Marszalek, co-founder and CEO…
Silk Road Admin Forfeits $667,000 Worth of Bitcoin to British Authorities
Thomas White has been ordered to hand over $667,000 (490,000) worth of Bitcoin by the UKs National Crime Agency (NCA), per Sky News. White, 26, ran the Silk Road darknet market following the arrest of Ross Ulbricht, the original creator of the website, in 2013. After the website was shut down by law enforcement, White dropped out of an accounting…
International Chess Federation to Launch Its Own NFT Marketplace
In brief The new NFT marketplace will launch on the Free TON blockchain. The collection will feature iconic moments in chess history. Just in time for the International Chess Federation World Championships this month in Dubai, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) today announced a partnership with TON labs to launch a new NFT marketplace dedicated to the sport of chess.…
Major Thai Bank SCB Acquires 51% Stake in Cryptocurrency Exchange – Finance Bitcoin News
Siam Commercial Bank, one of the largest banks in Thailand, is acquiring a 51% stake in a cryptocurrency exchange. The acquisition will help the bank “create new growth value in the long term amid a new financial world,” said the CEO of the bank. Major Thai Bank Becoming Majority Shareholder of Cryptocurrency Exchange Thailand’s oldest lender, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB),…
Huobi wants to send someone to space for its 8th birthday
Huobi Group, a major global blockchain company behind the worlds third-largestcryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is celebrating its eighth birthday in a somewhat unusual way. The company will hold a series of events as part of its eighth-anniversary celebrations, including giveaway promotions and a space travel ticket, Huobi told to Cointelegraph on Wednesday. Huobi will hold a contest that will…