Russian Republic Dagestan Battles Underground Crypto Mining Amid Power Outages
Dagestan, a republic in Russia, is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal cryptocurrency mining due to its impact on the power grid and public safety. Underground mining operations have caused recent infrastructure damage, including a substation fire. Officials call for stricter measures to address these issues as miners bypass regulations. Dagestan Cracks Down on Illegal […] Powered by...
Lightning Wallet Osmo Brings Financial Services to Puerto Rico
Piero Coen, co-founder and CEO of Osmo, a Latam-focused bitcoin and lightning network wallet, has announced that they are now bringing their full suite of financial services for customers in Costa Rica. Costa Ricans can top up their wallet using Sinpemovil, a quick cellphone-linked fiat payment method, debit and credit cards. In addition, wallet users […] Powered by...
Experts Say P2E Games ‘Normalize’ Crypto in Emerging Markets
Play-to-earn blockchain games are driving crypto adoption in emerging markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa. Experts attribute this growth to their accessibility, economic opportunities, and community-building benefits. One expert believes play-to-earn games can serve as a bridge to mass crypto adoption by leveraging the popularity of gaming and introducing users to the […] Powered by...
Bitcoin Network Eases Up: Difficulty Falls 4.6% at Block 862,848
Bitcoin miners got a bit of a breather on Wednesday as the network’s difficulty dropped by 4.6% at block height 862,848. For the next two weeks, the process of finding a block subsidy is 4.6% easier than it was during the previous 2,016 blocks, which had the highest difficulty level ever recorded. Bitcoin’s Mining Game: […] Powered by...
Russia’s Cybercrime Damage Exceeds $1.25 Billion in 2024, Minister Says
Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev has revealed that cybercrime damage in Russia has surpassed $1.25 billion so far this year, with both individuals and organizations, including government bodies, as frequent targets. He highlighted that cybercrime now represents 40% of all crimes in the country, rising to 60% in serious cases. Cybercrime Costs Russia Over $1.25 […] Powered by...
