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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
