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How to buy Bitcoin with PayPal

You can buy Bitcoin with almost everything right now, but if you want to use Paypal, it's not so straightforward. Here's how to do it.
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What is Ripple?

Ripple is a much more centralized cryptocurrency than its cousins, Bitcoin and Ethereum. Learn more about this unique cryptocurrency and what it has to offer.

These are the largest Bitcoin mining farms in the world

With all the cryptocurrency hubbub in the world these days, it's not surprise that some giants in the money making market have appeared. Whether they assist others with mining, or do it themselves, here's some of the largest farms and pools in the world.
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What is a blockchain?

Blockchain is the basis for cryptocurrencies worth hundreds of billions. But there's more: Governments and people all over are using it for various purposes.
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Go ahead, pass laws. They can’t kill bitcoin, even if they try

Bitcoin regulation is a waste of everyone's time. Here's why no matter what's done, Bitcoin will continue to flourish.
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Smile! Dentacoin wants to become the Bitcoin of the dental industry

Dentacoin is the latest cryptocurrency on the altcoin market, but can its dentistry roots help it secure a firm bite of the industry?
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Clean air, dirty screens, hidden outlets, and more little-known air travel secrets

Did you know you can pay for a flight using bitcoin, or that headphones can make airplane food taste better? Here are things you may not know (but you now do) about air travel.
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Bitcoin can now be used to donate to political campaigns

Creating a new source of funding for political candidates this election year, Bitcoin can now be contributed to political action committees according to a new ruling from the Federal Election Commission.
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This devious scam app proves that Macs aren’t bulletproof

Do you download pirated apps on your Mac? Be careful, as new research shows infected apps can hijack your Mac to mine cryptocurrencies virtually undetected.
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PlayStation may be looking into NFTs and blockchain tech, per new patent

A new patent recently filed by Sony reveals that PlayStation has been looking into the use of NFTs and blockchain technology in its games.
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Crypto is crashing, and that may make GPUs more affordable

It's been a tough week on the cryptocurrency market, filled with many heavy losses. As mining crypto becomes less profitable, will GPU prices plummet, too?
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Coin: A Founder’s Story trailer puts a positive spin on crypto

Despite the massive losses in cryptocurrency this year, the new documentary Coin: A Founder's Story puts forth a bright future for crypto.
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Beware, these free Windows apps are hiding a dangerous secret

The installation of malware that is being spread via free software sites has been found to be activated following a month delay, helping it avoid detection.
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Everywhere devs respond to claims that it will feature NFTs

Build A Rocket Boy addressed the rumors surrounding Everywhere being an NFT game.
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North Korean hackers are targeting crypto workers

Hackers believed to be associated with the North Korean group Lazarus have attempted another digital heist by targeting cryptocurrency firm deBridge Finance.
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North Korean hackers target huge crypto exchange — are user funds safe?

North Korean hackers are attempting to lure in cryptocurrency experts via bogus job offers for crypto exchange platform Coinbase.
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Intel’s latest GPUs are bad news for crypto miners

The drivers for Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPUs seemingly do not support the ability to mine crypto currency in any capacity, particularly for Ethereum.
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Minecraft takes a firm stance on blockchain tech by banning NFTs

Mojang isn't allowing Minecraft players to create and sell Minecraft NFTs or incorporate blockchain technology into Minecraft servers.
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The dark web’s biggest marketplace just got taken down

The dark web just got a little less darker: The biggest dark web marketplace in the world, Hydra, has been taken offline.
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A used mining GPU can save you a lot money, but should you buy one?

It can be tempting to buy a cheap, used mining GPU. However, there are quite a few reasons to be cautious about buying GPUs that were once used in mining rigs.
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Nvidia is trying to save itself from crypto’s collapse, but it may not be able to

A new report sheds some light on the current state of the market, exposing the fact that Nvidia, AMD, and Apple are trying to revise their chip orders.
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GPU prices aren’t just falling, they’re absolutely crashing from the crypto fallout

GPU prices have been declining for months, but the crash from the crypto fallout is finally taking shape as prices fall as much as 50%.
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Next-gen GPU prices will all come down to crypto. Should you wait to buy?

GPU prices are finally at normal levels, but a new generation is looming on the horizon - one that could bring with it another shortage if crypto soars.
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The Essential Phone’s spiritual successor is now a crypto phone no one asked for

The Solana Saga is a crypto-focused smartphone coming from the same minds as the Essential Phone, but it has a lot to prove before it launches.
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This hacker site sold 24 million people’s data — until now

An underground illegal online marketplace that contained and sold sensitive information pertaining to individuals based out of the U.S. has been shut down.
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The last Nvidia GPUs have been cracked by crypto miners

Nvidia’s crypto mining limiter for the majority of its RTX 30 cards was recently fully unlocked. The last two boards have now been cracked.
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GameStop’s latest pivot takes it into the NFT business

GameStop teased its pivot to NFTs with a cryptic tweet on the official GameStop NFT Twitter page.
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What is GPU mining?

Cryptocurrency mining is largely the arena of purpose-built machines, but GPUs remain a viable way to mine. Here's everything you need to know about GPU mining.
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Why crypto’s eco-friendly pivot is perpetually delayed

Switching cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum to a proof of stake system could cut their energy use by 99 percent, but doing so is easier said than done.
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Nvidia fined $5.5M for allegedly hiding crypto impact on GPU sales

The SEC has fined Nvidia $5.5 million for allegedly failing to disclose the influence crypto mining had on its GPU sales during 2018.
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Nvidia’s crypto mining limiter has just been fully cracked

The Lite Hash Rate (LHR) algorithm that limits the crypto mining performance of certain Nvidia RTX 30 graphics cards has been completely cracked.
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Square’s Cash App payment application now allows users to buy and sell Bitcoin

Twitter founder and Square CEO Jack Dorsey has announced that users of Cash App - Square's payment app - will now be able to buy and sell Bitcoin instantly on their apps.
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What is Bitcoin mining?

Mining is how people bring new Bitcoin into circulation. Here we explain the basics, including looking ahead to how these trends will play out in the future.
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Best tax software for crypto

New to crypto? Need some help figuring out how to file your taxes? Here's the best tax software for crypto to help you get started.
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Best Bitcoin miners

Mining Bitcoin needs cheap electricity, good cooling, and a decent wad of up-front cash. If you have all of that though, you need to know where to spend it. You need the best Bitcoin miner.
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‘Live Forever’ mode seeks to erase death using the metaverse

Somnium Space wants to collect a massive amount of data on you, but not to sell. Rather, it seeks to create a metaverse digital avatar for when you pass on.
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Mobile phones bring direct aid to Ukraine

Tech solutions like cryptocurrencies, Airbnb, and other methods are being used to send money directly to those affected by the war in Ukraine.
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Hackers try to cash in on crypto mining tool for Nvidia GPUs

The hackers who orchestrated the Nvidia cyber breach are now attempting to sell a tool that removes all crypto mining limitations for its GPUs for a hefty fee.