Neowin News Feed for: Mining

This is how much it costs to mine one Bitcoin in the U.S.

Ivan Jenic — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:00:01 +0000

Bitcoin mining used to cost pocket change 15 years ago. Now the price to mine just one is mind-boggling. Read more...

Microsoft bans crypto mining on its online services, you need to get permission to mine now

Paul Hill — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:06:01 +0000

Microsoft now prohibits crypto mining on its cloud solutions. It said that the move was taken to help protect other customers as mining can cause disruption and impairment to its network. Read more...

New York's Governor Kathy Hochul signs fossil fuel-based crypto mining moratorium into law

Paul Hill — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:16:01 +0000

New York state has passed a law which puts a moratorium on crypto mining that relies on fossil fuels. Miners that use renewable energy will still be able to continue mining in the state. Read more...

Miners flood market with GPUs they no longer need as cryptocurrencies crash

Taras Buria — Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:46:01 +0000

Miners and e-cafes in China are now flooding the market with the graphics cards they no longer need. As crypto crashes, mining becomes financially inefficient, thus forcing miners to sell their GPUs. Read more...

Microsoft acquires Minit to enhance process mining capabilities

Fiza Ali — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 17:36:01 +0000

Microsoft's acquisition of Minit shows its commitment to aiding organizations uncover and optimize their business processes by bringing data and execution together to gain deeper insights. Read more...

EU Parliament committee decides not to ban proof-of-work cryptos

Paul Hill — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:48:01 +0000

A European Union Parliament committee has decided not to ban proof-of-work cryptocurrencies in the bloc. Such a ban would have affected the most popular cryptos including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Read more...

Bitcoin network's hash rate recovers from Chinese mining crackdown

Paul Hill — Sat, 11 Dec 2021 17:10:01 +0000

Following a ban on Bitcoin mining in China earlier this year, it seems that the network has fully recovered which is a testament to the cryptocurrency's resiliency. The U.S. now has the most miners. Read more...

Google Cloud instances are being hacked to mine crypto

Paul Hill — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 23:56:01 +0000

Google has said as many as 86% of hacked Google Cloud instances are being used to mine for cryptocurrencies. It said users should use better passwords and keep third-party software updated. Read more...

SSD makers are cutting down warranties and endurances due to Chia mining

Sayan Sen — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 05:03:49 +0000

The Chia crypto-coin has been causing shortages of storage hardware like SSDs and HDDs. Some of the SSD makers have now started to react by reducing the endurance and warranties on their products. Read more...

China's bitcoin mining empire is at odds with the country's pledge to go carbon-neutral

Ather Fawaz — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 07:24:01 +0000

A study finds that 40% of China's bitcoin mining is powered by coal and will produce 130.5 million metric tons of carbon emissions by 2024. This would hamper the country's control of CO2 emissions. Read more...

Nvidia removes mining rate limits on the GeForce RTX 3060 with a new beta driver [Update]

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:30:02 +0000

Nvidia launched the RTX 3060 desktop graphics card with an algorithm to slow the Ethereum mining performance, but now it seems to be removing those limits with a new GeForce driver. Read more...

Global power consumption by Bitcoin mining tops 7 GW, hashrates at 120 EH/s

Ather Fawaz — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:54:02 +0000

According to a study, global power consumption in Bitcoin mining reached new highs this year, topping 7 GW. Industry stands at 120 EH/s with China contributing significantly to the mean hashrate. Read more...

Empire Market, a drug dealing behemoth on the dark web has been offline for three days

Ather Fawaz — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 04:52:01 +0000

Empire Market has been offline for three days now. Customers have been unable to access their accounts, reported being victims of Dusting Attacks, and suspect an exit scam by the site administrators. Read more...

This Complete Blockchain & Ethereum Programmer Bundle is only $7.25 with Promo code

News Staff — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 20:00:01 +0000

With today's highlighted online course deal, you can progress into the future of technology with ten new courses on Blockchain and Ethereum while saving hundreds of dollars off the normal cost. Read more...

Several PWAs in the Microsoft Store found to be mining cryptocurrencies

Usama Jawad — Sun, 17 Feb 2019 12:10:01 +0000

A new report from Symantec has revealed that Microsoft unknowingly hosted malicious applications in its Microsoft Store, that used up the device's resources in order to mine cryptocurrencies. Read more...

The bitcoin mining hash rate has increased by a huge 155% this year

Paul Hill — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 18:42:01 +0000

Since the start of the year, the bitcoin hash rate has boomed by 155%. Hash rate charts indicate the amount of computing power mining bitcoin, which makes us ask: why are so many mining it now? Read more...

Android emulator Andy OS is reportedly injecting cryptomining malware onto PCs

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:16:02 +0000

Andy OS, a popular desktop Android emulator, has been reportedly found to install a cryptomining malware. The report has been denied, but there is quite a bit of information proving otherwise. Read more...

Bitcoin price hits two-month low following major cryptocurrency theft

Hamza Jawad — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:36:01 +0000

Coinrail, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, has confirmed that it got hacked with around one third of its token reserves being compromised. Consequently, the price of bitcoin has taken a tumble. Read more...

Microsoft says coin miners are a growing threat

Paul Hill — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 21:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has reported on its findings from a new piece of research into malicious cryptocurrency mining. It said that malicious mining had increased at the expense of cryptocurrency ransomware tools. Read more...

Kraken CEO: Cryptocurrency market to hit $1 trillion valuation in 2018

Paul Hill — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:18:01 +0000

Kraken crypto exchange CEO, Jesse Powell, has stated that he believes that the cryptocurrencies will achieve a valuation of $1 trillion this year. In January, bitcoin lost more than half its value. Read more...

Unicef asks gamers to mine Ethereum for charity

Dreyer Smit — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 08:18:01 +0000

With graphics cards costing several hundred or thousands of dollars, Unicef has asked gamers to reduce the lifetime of this expensive hardware in a bid to raise funds for charities around the world. Read more...

Four fifths of the total supply of bitcoin have been mined

Paul Hill — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 14:56:01 +0000

Bitcoin has passed a significant point in its short history. The cryptocurrency has recently seen its 16.8 millionth coin mined which means 80% of all the coins are now in circulation. Read more...

Opera 50 releases tomorrow, targets unauthorized cryptocurrency mining

John Keefer — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 18:10:01 +0000

With the popularity of cryptocurrencies rising exponentially, the hijacking of unsuspecting computers for mining efforts is also on the rise. Opera's latest browser halts that risk with one click. Read more...

Opera 50 nixes JavaScript cryptocurrency mining

Paul Hill — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 09:30:01 +0000

Opera has now bundled a new anti-mining feature into its ad-blocker which will stop websites from using your computer to mine cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin without your knowledge. Read more...

Russia will begin regulating cryptocurrency mining

Paul Hill — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:30:01 +0000

Russia is expected to ban the mining of alternative cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, in the country. It hasn't said that people will be stopped from using them, however. Read more...

Cryptocurrency mining bigger problem than expected, affects 500 million PCs

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Sat, 14 Oct 2017 05:54:01 +0000

Websites stealthily using the CPU resources of visitors could be a much larger problem than expected, with a report suggesting as many as 500 million PCs visit sites that use such tools. Read more...

The Pirate Bay is at it again, mining cryptocurrency using visitors' CPUs

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 04:08:01 +0000

The most popular torrent site in the world is, once again, monetising the droves of users it attracts daily by using their CPUs to mine cryptocurrencies, this time without the ability to opt out. Read more...

AdBlock Plus can now stop sites from mining cryptocurrencies on your PC

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 04:48:01 +0000

In response to The Pirate Bay's dabbling with the use of visitors' PCs to mine cryptocurrency, the developers of AdBlock Plus have now pushed out a filter that prevents sites from doing so. Read more...

China stops Bitcoin execs from leaving the country

Paul Hill — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 11:00:01 +0000

The authorities have ordered Bitcoin exchange executives to stay in the country in order to help the authorities with their investigations as they move to close down Bitcoin exchanges in China. Read more...

ASUS introduces $130 B250 Mining motherboard with support for up to 19 graphics cards

Dreyer Smit — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:06:01 +0000

With the price of bitcoin reaching record highs, motherboard manufacturers have begun challenging the limits of what is possible, by squeezing as many GPU slots they can onto mining motherboards. Read more...

Researchers detect CowerSnail Linux virus during ongoing investigation

Dreyer Smit — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 15:12:01 +0000

During an investigation into large scale attacks like WannaCry, the researchers found a new Linux virus that can be used to execute commands or mine crypto-currencies on an infected system. Read more...

Cyber attacks on bitcoin exchanges prove its value according to executive

Dreyer Smit — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 12:40:01 +0000

During an interview, the CEO of BTCC said that the increase in cyber attacks on bitcoin exchanges proves the value behind the cryptocurrency and that the value of bitcoin will increase substantially. Read more...

This new $140 ASRock Motherboard supports up to 13 graphics cards

Dreyer Smit — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 18:04:01 +0000

Mining cryptocurrency has gained quite a following, not only from consumers but also manufacturers. ASRock is the latest company to capitalize on this trend, introducing a new motherboard. Read more...

Biostar's latest motherboard for mining cryptocurrency offers 12 GPU slots

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 19:56:01 +0000

Mining cryptocurrency has become popular over the past couple of years, and manufacturers of PC components have taken notice. Biostar has now introduced its latest motherboard to offer 12 GPU slots. Read more...

Apple pledges to eventually only use 100% recycled materials

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:28:01 +0000

Apple touted its advances and focus on using renewable energy and recycled materials in its products. The company also said that one day it will fully rely on recycled minerals and end mining. Read more...

Ghanaian company sets up Bitcoin farm in Africa, claims to be first

Paul Hill — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 02:30:01 +0000

A pioneer of internet in Africa, Nii Quaynor, has announced the establishment of a Bitcoin producing farm on the continent. He claims that it is the first mining facility in Africa. Read more...

New Bitcoin mining malware spreading on Skype at 2,000 clicks per hour

Max Slater-Robins — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:17:06 +0000

A new piece of malware has been found which spreads through an innocent looking link on Skype. The malware is spreading at around 2,000 clicks per hour and uses the host computer to mine for Bitcoins. Read more...

Silver mine manages to maintain late 1980s PC

Paul Ferson — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:33:46 +0000

Neowin discovers a classic computer from the late 1980s, operating still as a daily piece of hardware at a silver mine somewhere in the world. Read more...

comScore accused of stealing credit cards and passwords

Denis Wong — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:17:07 +0000

Credit card numbers, passwords, and Social Security Numbers are amongst the confidential data comScore is accused of siphoning via spyware-like software installed by users. Read more...