Cryptocurrency mining is still on the rise despite huge price drops
The value of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has plummeted in recent weeks, but the computer power devoted to the industry continues to rise Technology 17 […]
Will bitcoin help or hinder Ukraine’s fight against Russian invasion?
By Matthew Sparkes The value of bitcoin rose on the expectation that it might gain traction during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Brent Lewin/Bloomberg via Getty […]
Ethereum cryptocurrency delays emissions-slashing upgrade again
Ethereum is using almost as much electricity as Ecuador, according to a new analysis, and a long-awaited upgrade to slash its energy use has been […]
A radical cryptocurrency experiment nearly bought the US Constitution
A project called ConstitutionDAO tried to use the technology behind cryptocurrencies to buy one of the extremely rare surviving original copies of the US constitution […]
Why has El Salvador officially adopted bitcoin as its currency?
By Matthew Sparkes A Starbucks that accepts bitcoin in San Salvador, El Salvador Camilo Freedman/Bloomberg via Getty Images El Salvador has officially adopted bitcoin as […]
Ethereum cryptocurrency creator voices concern over carbon footprint
By Matthew Sparkes Vitalik Buterin (right), the creator of Ethereum, speaking in Seoul, South Korea, in April 2019 YONHAP/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock The creator of Ethereum, the second […]
