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‘Legacy’ NFT prices are soaring, but exactly what makes a collection a blue-chip?
23.4.2022
Investors are quick to label high worth NFT collections as “blue-chips,” but what are the criteria for determining which project is worthy of the status?
Microbt Reveals Latest Bitcoin Mining Rigs — Machines Produce up to 126 TH/s With Custom 5nm Chip Design
19.4.2022
Following Bitmain’s product introduction of two new application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining rigs, the mining devices manufacturer Microbt has announced the launch of two new miners as well. Revealed during the Bitcoin 22 conference in Miami, Microbt showcased...
First Mover Asia: Taiwan Chip Manufacturer TSMC Remains a Crypto Skeptic; Major Cryptos Decline
15.4.2022
The company, which was burned during the last major bear market, did not mention crypto mining in its last earnings report; bitcoin loses its gains from the previous day
Is the surge in OpenSea volume and blue-chip NFT sales an early sign of an NFT bull market?
12.4.2022
Crypto prices are down, but a surge in blue-chip NFT sales and OpenSea volume climbing above $1.3 billion in the last week could signal the return of the NFT bull market
Blue Chip and Metaverse NFTs propel growth of NFT Market, says Nansen report
11.4.2022
Blue Chip NFT collections such as Azuki, Clone X and Doodles are leading the growth of the steady growth of a market that has traded over $17 billion
EToro Is Aping Into Blue-Chip NFTs With $20M Fund
7.4.2022
The trading platform is launching eToro.art, its foray into the world of non-fungible tokens
Intel launches new Bitcoin mining chip Blockscale
4.4.2022
The company indicated that the device is designed, in part, for energy-efficient blockchain hashing
Chip giant Qualcomm launches $100M Metaverse fund
23.3.2022
The funding will also go towards a grant program for developers building extended reality-focused gaming, health, wellness, media, and entertainment experiences
Bitcoin Miner Hive to Purchase Intel Mining Chips, Firm Reveals a 100 MW Deployment Deal in Texas
9.3.2022
On March 7, the publicly-listed mining firm Hive Blockchain Technologies announced the company inked a deal with Intel to purchase new ASIC mining chips. Additionally, Hive has formed an agreement with an original design manufacturer (ODM) and a non-binding letter of intent with Compute North. Hive...
Crypto Miner Hive to Buy Intel Mining Chip That Can Raise Hashrate by 95%
7.3.2022
The miner also signed a 100MW power deal with Compute North in Texas
Report: Intel Reveals ‘Bonanza Mine BMZ1’ Blockchain Accelerator Mining Chip
21.2.2022
Last week the California-based technology company Intel explained its intentions to develop crypto mining semiconductors that would showcase “1000x better performance per watt.” Now Intel has revealed more details about the “Bonanza Mine” (BMZ1) blockchain accelerator...
Intel unveils 2nd-gen Bonanza Mine chip for efficient Bitcoin mining
21.2.2022
Intel's new chips are powered by a high-performance miner to deliver up to 40TH/s in a balanced environment
Intel to Develop Crypto Mining Accelerators, Claims Circuits Will Deliver ‘1000x Better Performance per Watt’
12.2.2022
The California-based technology company and the world’s largest semiconductor chip manufacturer by revenue, Intel, has revealed the company will “contribute to the development of blockchain technologies” by offering “energy-efficient accelerators.” Intel executive...
Sony Cuts PlayStation 5 Sales Expectations Due To Global Chip Shortage
2.2.2022
In what will come as a surprise to absolutely no one, chip shortages impacted the PlayStation 5 late last year. Don’t expect that to change just yet. During Sony’s most recent quarterly financial earnings, the company’s gaming division did see a rise in profit. However, as Reuters notes, Sony...
Global Chip Shortage Looms Over Bitcoin Mining Industry, ASIC Supply Tightens
28.1.2022
While Bitcoin’s hashrate has been coasting along above 175 exahash per second (EH/s) and recently reached an all-time high, a global shortage of semiconductor chips could slow the growing industry. The shortfall of supply worldwide has disrupted major industries, and manufacturers like...
Intel to Unveil an Energy-Efficient Bitcoin Mining Chip
20.1.2022
Intel, the globe’s 2nd largest semiconductor chip maker, seems to be preparing to unveil a Bitcoin mining chip. This same organization does have a demonstration planned under the “Highlighted Chip Releases” classification for this year’s ISSCC meeting to display a “Bonanza...
Looks Like The Steam Deck Might Get Some Competition
2.12.2021
Five months after Valve announced the Steam Deck, a new challenger enters the handheld console market. The chip manufacturer Qualcomm partnered with gaming hardware company Razer to produce the Snapdragon G3x, a streamer-friendly console that can play games across PC, mobile, consoles, and...
Nvidia’s Q3 report reveals sharp decline in crypto mining chip sales
18.11.2021
Nvidia's crypto mining product line sales are expected to decline to “very negligible” in the fourth quarter
Nintendo Slashes Switch Production In Face Of Chip Shortage
2.11.2021
The ongoing chip shortage, which has affected nearly every electronic device on the planet, has forced Nintendo to grapple with a production reduction. Nikkei Asia reports that the Kyoto-based company will make 20 percent fewer Switch consoles through the end of its fiscal year, which wraps...
Intel Says CPU And GPU Shortages May Last Until 2023
24.10.2021
Bad news to folks out there trying to get a new console like the PS5 or a fancy, more powerful graphics card for their aging PC. According to Intel, the ongoing semiconductor shortage will continue to make it hard to find and buy new electronics well into 2023. Read more