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Siberia Power Firm Fined for Hiding Illegal Crypto Mine

December 31, 2024

In the cold and power-rich region of Siberia, a surprising secret has been uncovered. A power company was recently caught leasing state land to an illegal crypto mining operation. The land was meant for public utilities, but it ended up hosting a hidden crypto mine. The power provider was fined over

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Peer Reviews Get a Digital Payday

December 29, 2024

Imagine getting paid for your expert opinion in cryptocurrency. This is what's happening in the world of peer reviews! A scientific journal has started paying reviewers in digital coins, sparking debate about the future of academic payments. The journal believes this is a fair way to compensate revi

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Spotting Cryptojacking in IoT: A Time Series and GNN Approach

December 29, 2024

Cryptojacking, the sneaky act of using other people's devices for mining cryptocurrency, is a big problem, especially in wireless sensor networks (WSN) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Researchers have found a smart way to fight this by combining time series analysis with graph neural networks

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Crypto Boom: How to Stay Safe and Spot Scams

December 29, 2024

Cryptocurrency is back in the spotlight, with coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum hitting new highs. Experts say this surge is due to factors like President Trump's positive remarks on crypto, renewed interest from investors, and increased institutional involvement. But with the hype comes risk. Crypto

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FinTech in Russia: Challenges and the Road Forward

December 29, 2024

FinTech, or financial technology, is gaining significance in modern Russia. The government is enthusiastic about embracing artificial intelligence, blockchain, and big data to enhance various aspects like budgeting, taxation, and customs. However, Russia's FinTech sector isn't without its obstacles.

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Unexpected Winners in 2024: The Surprise Crypto Boom

December 29, 2024

Believe it or not, 2024 was the year of the underdogs in the crypto world. While Bitcoin hit a stunning $100, 000, it wasn't the leader of the pack. A meme coin inspired by a frog, Pepe, exploded in value by a whopping 1, 500%. Coins like SUI and Dogecoin also jumped ahead, leaving Bitcoin in the du

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Bitcoin Futures: A Rollercoaster Ride for Bitcoin Volatility

December 29, 2024

The launch of Bitcoin futures shook up the cryptocurrency world, but not in the way some expected. Initially, it seemed like the introduction of these futures contracts made Bitcoin's price swings even wilder. But as time passed, things settled down. Researchers took a close look at minute-by-minute

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Understanding Blockchain Consensus: A Fresh Look

December 28, 2024

Blockchain technology, the backbone of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, relies heavily on something called consensus. It’s the protocol that keeps these digital ledgers safe and up-to-date. But not everyone understands how different blockchains use consensus. This study aims to clear things up by clas

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Crypto Boom in 2025: What's Driving Bitcoin to $200, 000?

December 28, 2024

As 2025 rolls in, crypto investors are buzzing with excitement. The newly elected government is pro-crypto, promising easier regulations that could boost Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin's recent surge after the election was a hint of what's to come. But the Federal Reserve's surprise mov

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Russia Puts the Brakes on Crypto Mining

December 28, 2024

Right before the new year, Russia decided to hit pause on crypto mining in certain regions. For the next six years, starting January 1, 2024, ten different regions won't have any crypto mining going on. The main issue? Energy usage. Just like how crypto mining taps into quite a bit of energy in the