Nvidia to replace RTX 3060 GPU processor to curb mining
Nvidia will release a new version of the GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card based on the Ampere GA106-302 processor to prevent its use for cryptocurrency mining.All about cryptocurrency mining, including Bitcoin and other digital currencies. News on mining in China, Russia, Ukraine, and globally. Learn what cryptocurrency mining is and how it works.
Nvidia to replace RTX 3060 GPU processor to curb mining
Nvidia will release a new version of the GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card based on the Ampere GA106-302 processor to prevent its use for cryptocurrency mining.
Study finds Bitcoin network energy use has risen 66-fold since 2015
Bitcoin mining electricity costs have risen 66-fold since the end of 2015, Bloomberg reports, citing a Citigroup Inc. analysts' report.
Fire at mining centre in Kazakhstan
On 14 April, a fire broke out in the premises of an unnamed mining data centre near Ekibastuz.
Integrated Ventures acquires mining equipment worth $35 million
Integrated Ventures has signed a deal to purchase mining equipment worth $35 million.
1982-era computer used to mine bitcoins
An emulator of a 1982-era Commodore 64 was used to mine cryptocurrency.
Canaan reports $33 million loss for 2020
The Chinese mining-hardware manufacturer Canaan posted a net loss of $33 million for 2020, according to the company's financial statements.
A Russian man received a car battery instead of mining equipment.
An Amur region resident said he had fallen victim to scammers when buying cryptocurrency mining equipment.Bithumb Global to list energy-backed BitRiver token
BitRiver's data-centre operator released the BTR token, whose price is pegged to the annual cost of 1 watt of electricity. Trading of the asset will begin on April 19 on the Bithumb Global cryptocurrency exchange.
Blockcap to open Texas headquarters
The American mining company Blockcap has announced plans to open a headquarters in Texas and to expand its fleet to 42,000 devices for mining Bitcoin.
Intel Xeon server processors tested in Monero mining
An enthusiast tested the new Intel Xeon Ice Lake-SP server processors in Monero mining.We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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