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Why the world’s second-largest Bitcoin mining power is shutting down rigs in its capital city

Crypto mining was banned in Moscow, the surrounding Moscow Region and parts of Kursk, with the restrictions set to run through Dec. 31, 2032. The measure, established under government decree No. 936, also prohibits participation in crypto mining pools. The decree was signed on July… Read More

Key initiatives aimed at quantum-proofing the world’s largest blockchain

5 months ago by Crypto InsightsCrypto

Quantum computers capable of breaking the Bitcoin blockchain do not exist today. Developers, however, are already considering a wave of upgrades to build defenses against the potential threat, and rightfully so, as the threat is no longer hypothetical. This week, Google published research suggesting that… Read More