As the first U.S. city to mine the cryptocurrency, Fort Worth leaders say the venture will attract more visitors and businesses. Fort Worth, Texas, turned heads earlier this year when it became the first city in the United States to mine bitcoin, an effort that has earned the city more than $1,000 since August. The …
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2021 has been a great year for Bitcoin mining in America as new talent — and equipment — flood the market, but some states are definitely more appealing destinations than others. The latest data from the Global Energy Institute shows the average price of electricity is lowest in states including Texas and Washington, which certainly …
Many people start out trading their cryptocurrencies through 3rd party wallets or services, but there are crypto wallet security risks involved when keeping them locked up in these accounts. With its increased popularity comes increased interest from criminals who want to use scams or other illegal means to get their hands on some of those …
In June, the Justice Department reported it successfully retrieved $2.3 million in bitcoin paid by Colonial Pipeline to ransomware hackers in April. But the news caused a stir of confusion online. Some speculated that bitcoin was “hacked” and following the news, the price of bitcoin seemed to slide due to concerns over security of the cryptocurrency. Though it …
While U.S. the most dominant player in crypto, a state-wise analysis reveals that not all 50 states are equally prepared for the inevitable mainstream crypto adoption. It’s not just pro-crypto regulations but also a supporting infrastructure that allows sustainable crypto adoption in any jurisdiction. Weighing in factors such as the number of Bitcoin ATMs, blockchain companies …
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