A new report indicates that the blockchain industry is set for astronomical growth in the next decade, with the North American market leading the way. The report by Fortune Business Insights, titled “Blockchain Market Analysis Research Report, 2021-2028,” mentions that the global blockchain market size is expected to reach a whopping $104.19 billion by 2028, exhibiting at a … [Read more...] about North America to lead growth in blockchain market, new report says
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North Korean Hackers Stole $400M in 2021, Mostly in Ether
Mixers were the most used tool among North Korean hackers for the first time, accounting for over 65% of stolen funds, up from 42% in 2020 and 21% the year before, Chainalysis said. In 2017 and 2019, crypto exchanges were the most popular way of laundering money. Source link … [Read more...] about North Korean Hackers Stole $400M in 2021, Mostly in Ether
First Mover Asia: Santa Claus Rally Sends Bitcoin North of $50K
(Edited by James Rubin)Good morning. Here’s what’s happening:Market moves: The crypto market cheers for a “Santa rally” as bitcoin crossed a key price level at $50,000.Technician’s take (Editor’s note): Technician’s Take is taking a holiday hiatus. In its place, First Mover Asia is publishing the third in a series of stories on the year in cryptocurrency markets by CoinDesk … [Read more...] about First Mover Asia: Santa Claus Rally Sends Bitcoin North of $50K
Marathon Digital Expands Compute North Hosting Deal to Over 100K Bitcoin Miners
Compute North and Marathon Digital extended their hosting agreement to more than 100,000 bitcoin mining machines across the U.S., according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The units will be powered mostly by wind and solar energy.The agreement is an expansion of the companies’ previous hosting deal of 73,000 miners in May.The pact will make Marathon’s mining operations “not … [Read more...] about Marathon Digital Expands Compute North Hosting Deal to Over 100K Bitcoin Miners
Acid, Bitcoin mining and a bad trip to North Korea
Ethan Lou is a journalist turned Bitcoin miner turned two-time author whose latest book, Once a Bitcoin Miner: Scandal and Turmoil in the Cryptocurrency Wild West, is a modern western recount a gloomy millennial’s rebirth in the wild west of crypto — complete with scammers, party drugs and a North Korean crypto conference.“Want to go to a crypto conference in North Korea in … [Read more...] about Acid, Bitcoin mining and a bad trip to North Korea