Bitcoin mining rig manufacturer Bitmain has just rolled out two new rigs, boasting a hashrate of up to 216 terahash per second (TH/s) for their air-cooled model and 319 TH/s for the hydro-cooled version. Bitmain Releases New Air and Hydro-Cooled Bitcoin Mining Rigs The Chinese application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) producing giant, Bitmain, has debuted its […]
Zero-Knowledge Virtual Machines Key to Ethereum Growth, Says Hashkey Capital
Hashkey Capital, one of Asia’s largest venture capital firms specializing in Web3 and cryptocurrency, has released its sector analysis for the first half of 2024. The report covers significant technological advancements across multiple blockchain sectors, with a strong focus on Ethereum, account abstraction, and developments in decentralized finance (defi). Hashkey Capital’s Report Warns of Block […]
Wazirx Details Plan to Resume Withdrawals and Trading — Insists Signers’ Machines Show ‘No Evidence of Compromise’
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has provided an update on its progress to enable users to withdraw funds and resume trading on its platform following a cyberattack that caused a loss of over $ 230 million. “Our preliminary investigation reveals no evidence of compromise on our signers’ machines. We are continuing to explore all possible …
Crypto ATM Installations Rise in 2024, Adding 2,564 New Machines Globally
In June, the number of cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs) saw a slight decline, yet 377 new ATMs were installed during the month. Since January 2024, data shows a total of 2,564 crypto ATMs have been deployed globally. 2024 Sees Steady Rise in Crypto ATMs Despite June Dip At the end of 2022, there was […]
Gold Rush Hits Seoul Streets: Gold Bars Now Sold in Vending Machines
Vending machines in Seoul, South Korea, are revolutionizing the traditional concept of buying gold by offering gold bars in various sizes. Situated within convenience stores throughout the affluent Gangnam district and other areas, these machines meet the growing demand for micro-investments among South Koreans. Available in sizes as small as 0.5 grams and priced at […]