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Why a 19-year-old Bitcoin millionaire built a working Dr. Octopus suit

What would you do if you were a 19-year-old kid with $3.3 million? There are few people more equipped to answer that than teenaged bitcoin millionaire Erik Finman. His answer? You use some of that cash to build a Doctor Octopus-style exosuit and try and shake up the education system.
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Inside a Bitcoin mine, fans, silicon, and frigid temperatures keep crypto pumping

Ever wondered what it's like inside a bitcoin mine? Since it's a digital currency, you can't just dig it up with a pickaxe -- so to get an inside look at how it works, we packed up our cameras and drove up to Wenatchee, Washington to see a mine in person. Check out the video to get an inside look!
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DT Daily: Tesla pauses Model 3 production to untangle robot assembly lines

Tesla hits the brakes on Model 3 production just when it needs to ramp it up, Apple eyes a broader news focus (and business), we explain that ever-mysterious 'blockchain' thingie.
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Beyond Bitcoin: How blockchain will reshape the future

Don’t be fooled by the hype – blockchain isn’t a passing fad that’ll fade out in a year or two. It truly has the potential to reshape the world we live in
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What is an ASIC miner?

Mining cryptocurrency is an intensive process. To be profitable, you need hardware designed specifically mining, like ASIC miners. Here's what makes them tick.
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Before crypto nirvana, blockchain needs to solve these basic problems

Blockchain technology is far from perfect. We interviewed some of the world's premier developers to talk about the blockchain problems we face today.
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How to mine $1 million in Bitcoin on an $800 laptop

Just about any device capable of banging a few numbers together can contribute to a cryptocurrency mining pool, but how long would it take to mine a million dollars worth of bitcoin using just your laptop?

How to buy Bitcoin with PayPal

You can buy Bitcoin with almost everything right now, but if you want to use Paypal, it's not so straightforward. Here's how to do it.
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What is Ripple?

Ripple is a much more centralized cryptocurrency than its cousins, Bitcoin and Ethereum. Learn more about this unique cryptocurrency and what it has to offer.

These are the largest Bitcoin mining farms in the world

With all the cryptocurrency hubbub in the world these days, it's not surprise that some giants in the money making market have appeared. Whether they assist others with mining, or do it themselves, here's some of the largest farms and pools in the world.
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Go ahead, pass laws. They can’t kill bitcoin, even if they try

Bitcoin regulation is a waste of everyone's time. Here's why no matter what's done, Bitcoin will continue to flourish.
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Smile! Dentacoin wants to become the Bitcoin of the dental industry

Dentacoin is the latest cryptocurrency on the altcoin market, but can its dentistry roots help it secure a firm bite of the industry?
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Clean air, dirty screens, hidden outlets, and more little-known air travel secrets

Did you know you can pay for a flight using bitcoin, or that headphones can make airplane food taste better? Here are things you may not know (but you now do) about air travel.
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Bitcoin can now be used to donate to political campaigns

Creating a new source of funding for political candidates this election year, Bitcoin can now be contributed to political action committees according to a new ruling from the Federal Election Commission.
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After reaping the rewards, Nvidia turns its back on cryptocurrency

With cryptomining all but over, Nvidia shared a strong opinion on cryptocurrencies as a whole.
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Linus Tech Tips restored after crypto scam hack

The Linus Tech Tips YouTube channel, along with several related channels, have been restored after being hijacked by crypto scammers.
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Crypto is crashing, and that may make GPUs more affordable

It's been a tough week on the cryptocurrency market, filled with many heavy losses. As mining crypto becomes less profitable, will GPU prices plummet, too?
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Coin: A Founder’s Story trailer puts a positive spin on crypto

Despite the massive losses in cryptocurrency this year, the new documentary Coin: A Founder's Story puts forth a bright future for crypto.
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This crypto scammer faces 40,000 years in jail for stealing $2B

A cryptocurrency scammer was just caught by the authorities after a year on the run. The person now faces up to 40,000 years in jail. No, that's not a typo.
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Intel’s latest GPUs are bad news for crypto miners

The drivers for Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPUs seemingly do not support the ability to mine crypto currency in any capacity, particularly for Ethereum.
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Next-gen GPU prices will all come down to crypto. Should you wait to buy?

GPU prices are finally at normal levels, but a new generation is looming on the horizon - one that could bring with it another shortage if crypto soars.
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HTC created a metaverse smartphone, and it’s being announced on June 28

It's been years since HTC had a truly standout smartphone. Will its upcoming metaverse phone finally change that?
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This hacker site sold 24 million people’s data — until now

An underground illegal online marketplace that contained and sold sensitive information pertaining to individuals based out of the U.S. has been shut down.
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The last Nvidia GPUs have been cracked by crypto miners

Nvidia’s crypto mining limiter for the majority of its RTX 30 cards was recently fully unlocked. The last two boards have now been cracked.
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GameStop’s latest pivot takes it into the NFT business

GameStop teased its pivot to NFTs with a cryptic tweet on the official GameStop NFT Twitter page.
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What is GPU mining?

Cryptocurrency mining is largely the arena of purpose-built machines, but GPUs remain a viable way to mine. Here's everything you need to know about GPU mining.
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Why crypto’s eco-friendly pivot is perpetually delayed

Switching cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum to a proof of stake system could cut their energy use by 99 percent, but doing so is easier said than done.
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Nvidia fined $5.5M for allegedly hiding crypto impact on GPU sales

The SEC has fined Nvidia $5.5 million for allegedly failing to disclose the influence crypto mining had on its GPU sales during 2018.
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Nvidia’s crypto mining limiter has just been fully cracked

The Lite Hash Rate (LHR) algorithm that limits the crypto mining performance of certain Nvidia RTX 30 graphics cards has been completely cracked.
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Square’s Cash App payment application now allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin

Twitter founder and Square CEO Jack Dorsey has announced that users of Cash App - Square's payment app - will now be able to buy and sell Bitcoin instantly on their apps.
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What is Bitcoin mining?

Mining is how people bring new Bitcoin into circulation. Here we explain the basics, including looking ahead to how these trends will play out in the future.
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Best Bitcoin miners

Mining Bitcoin needs cheap electricity, good cooling, and a decent wad of up-front cash. If you have all of that though, you need to know where to spend it. You need the best Bitcoin miner.
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North Korea pulled huge $600 million crypto heist, feds say

The U.S. Treasury Department tracked down the culprit of the Axie Infinity hack that resulted in a loss of $600 million. It was carried out by North Korea.
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Online criminals stole nearly $7 billion from people in 2021

 Online criminals successfully defrauded billions of dollars from people during 2021.