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Can you mine Bitcoin with a gaming PC? Here’s what you need to know
8.5.2025
Is your gaming PC capable of mining crypto? As of May 2025, Bitcoin mining is looking attractive again. With Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $95,000 and transaction fees hitting new highs after the 2024 halving, mining rewards — though smaller —...
Can you mine Bitcoin with a gaming PC? Here’s what you need to know
8.5.2025
Is your gaming PC capable of mining crypto? As of May 2025, Bitcoin mining is looking attractive again. With Bitcoin (BTC) trading around $95,000 and transaction fees hitting new highs after the 2024 halving, mining rewards — though smaller —...
60K Bitcoin addresses leaked as LockBit ransomware gang gets hacked
8.5.2025
Almost 60,000 Bitcoin addresses tied to LockBit’s ransomware infrastructure were leaked after hackers breached the group’s dark web affiliate panel. The leak included a MySQL database dump shared publicly online. It contained crypto-related information that could help blockchain...
Trump crypto adviser David Bailey raises $300M for Bitcoin investment firm
8.5.2025
David Bailey, CEO of crypto media company BTC Inc. and a close adviser to US President Donald Trump on digital assets, has reportedly raised $300 million to launch a new Bitcoin investment firm.The venture, named Nakamoto after the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, aims to become...
US banks can handle customer crypto assets held in custody, regulator confirms
8.5.2025
The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has confirmed banks under its jurisdiction can trade crypto on behalf of customers and outsource some crypto activities to third parties. Acting comptroller Rodney Hood said in a May 7 letter that banks and federal savings associations...
G7 summit could discuss North Korea’s crypto hacks: Report
8.5.2025
Group of Seven (G7) leaders could discuss North Korea’s escalating cyberattacks and crypto thefts at an upcoming summit in Canada, mid-next month.Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza will dominate discussions, but North Korea’s increasing cyber threats and crypto hacks have become a major...
Bitcoin nears $100K as Trump set to reveal trade deal with UK
8.5.2025
Bitcoiners expect Bitcoin to soon break past $100,000 and potentially hit a new all-time high as US President Donald Trump is set to announce a trade deal with the UK.Trump said in a May 7 Truth Social post that a “major trade deal” with a “big, and highly respected...
Texas House committee passes Bitcoin reserve bill for full floor vote
8.5.2025
A Texas House Committee has passed a Republican-backed bill to create a Bitcoin reserve, which now only needs a successful full floor vote before heading to the governor’s desk.The Texas House Committee on Delivery of Government Efficiency passed Senate Bill 21 with no amendments on May 7...
Bitcoin returns to $98K as Fed holds rates steady despite Trump’s demand
8.5.2025
Bitcoin has reclaimed $98,000 for the first time in almost three months after the US Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates the same for another month.The Fed’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged comes despite mounting pressure from US President Donald Trump, who just weeks...
Bitcoin miner Core Scientific posts $580M Q1 profit but misses revenue estimates
8.5.2025
Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining firm Core Scientific Inc. posted a net profit of $580 million with its first quarter results, but missed analyst revenue estimates after a drop in its mining profits.Core Scientific’s Q1 2025 results, published on May 7, saw it more than double its $210 million...
Arizona governor signs law for state to keep unclaimed crypto
8.5.2025
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a bill into law allowing the US state to keep unclaimed crypto and establish a “Bitcoin Reserve Fund” that won’t use any taxpayer money or state funds.Hobbs signed House Bill 2749 into law on May 7, which allows Arizona to claim ownership...
Animoca Brands to Build the ‘Largest Web3 Ecosystem’ on Bitcoin
1.5.2024
Animoca Brands is entering the Bitcoin space with the Opal Foundation, using the Opal Protocol to build the Largest Web3 Ecosystem.
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Blockchain gaming firm Animoca Brands 'comes to Bitcoin'
30.4.2024
Animoca’s move into Bitcoin involves the Opal Protocol and BLIF token, initiated by Animoca and Darewise
Bitcoin’s Flash Crash Sends Shockwaves Through Gaming Token Market
4.1.2024
Source: Adobe/nuclear_lily Bitcoin’s recent flash crash has sent shockwaves across the cryptocurrency market, impacting various gaming-related tokens. On Wednesday, Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, experienced a rapid decline of approximately 7%, prompting...
Insomniac Games Held for Ransom: Hackers Demand Over $2M in Bitcoin
13.12.2023
Source: Insomniac Games / Twitter The infamous Rhysida hacker group has attacked Insomniac Games, allegedly asking for 50 BTC in ransom. Insomniac Games is an American, California-based video game developer and part of PlayStation Studios. The latter is a division of Sony Interactive Entertainment....
Bitcoin Boost: GTA VI Trailer Leak Features ‘Buy BTC’ Message
7.12.2023
Source: WallStreetBTCX / Twitter Before Rockstar Games had time to release the official version, an anonymous leaker revealed the Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer – donning a buy-BTC ad. There has been a lot of debate over whether the much-anticipated game would feature an in-game cryptoasset. Many...
Zebedee Partnership With Bitnob Sees African Gamers Rewarded With BTC
15.4.2023
African users of the bitcoin gaming and payments app Zebedee will now be rewarded in the form of satoshis when they play games or when they listen to podcasts. In addition to being able to convert their rewards into local currencies, African users of the Zebedee app can use it to make cross-border...
Bitcoin gaming enters Africa with local crypto exchange partnership
12.4.2023
The Bitcoin gaming economy gets a boost from Zebedee’s expansion into Africa, complementing its Brazil and Philippines operations
THNDR Games Launches Play-to-Earn Bitcoin Blocks Puzzle Game
9.3.2023
The Bitcoin gaming company’s latest product will allow players to test their problem solving skills against others to win bitcoin
Bitcoin Gaming and Payments Company ZEBEDEE Launches New Open Source Bitcoin Initiative
14.10.2022
The initiative has already cranked out five Lightning-related projects on GitHub