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The world of finance has gone through tremendous upheaval. Where once we had a local bank branch, a checkbook, and a credit card or two, we now have contactless payment, virtual banks and currencies, AI-powered investments and more. We’ll help you stay on top of the changing world of fintech, cryptocurrencies and more right here.
After reaping the rewards, Nvidia turns its back on cryptocurrency
With cryptomining all but over, Nvidia shared a strong opinion on cryptocurrencies as a whole.
Nvidia fined $5.5M for allegedly hiding crypto impact on GPU sales
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.
Why crypto’s eco-friendly pivot is perpetually delayed
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.
North Korea pulled huge $600 million crypto heist, feds say
North Korea pulled huge $600 million crypto heist, feds say
The U.S. Treasury Department tracked down the culprit of the Axie Infinity hack that resulted in a loss of $600 million. It was carried out by North Korea.
Online criminals stole nearly $7 billion from people in 2021
Online criminals stole nearly $7 billion from people in 2021
Online criminals successfully defrauded billions of dollars from people during 2021.
Hackers try to cash in on crypto mining tool for Nvidia GPUs
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.
Asus gives big bonuses based on demand for crypto-mining GPUs
Asus gives big bonuses based on demand for crypto-mining GPUs
A huge increase in profits due to demand for GPUs capable of mining cryptocurrency reportedly prompted Asus to hand out big bonuses to employees.
GDC survey shows crypto, NFTs not popular among game makers
GDC survey shows crypto, NFTs not popular among game makers
The Game Developers Conference's 10th annual State of the Industry survey revealed some interesting insights into the future of games.
Intel may be working on specialized chip for mining Bitcoin
Intel may be working on specialized chip for mining Bitcoin
It appears that Intel may be venturing into cryptocurrency mining hardware. A new rumor shows that Intel may be working on a Bonanza Mine Bitcoin mining chip.
Should gaming embrace NFT? Both sides of the debate weigh in
Should gaming embrace NFT? Both sides of the debate weigh in
What are NFTs, and would games really benefit from their inclusion? We spoke to advocates on both sides of the NFT discussion.
If You Hold Crypto, You NEED a Wallet like Ledger, Here’s Why
If You Hold Crypto, You NEED a Wallet like Ledger, Here’s Why
If you own crypto, or are looking into it, you should use a hardware wallet like Ledger to secure your private keys.
An Amazon crypto scam left its victim with a $45,000 bill
An Amazon crypto scam left its victim with a $45,000 bill
Fancy getting a $45,000 bill for work you didn’t do? That’s what Jonny Platt found when his AWS account got hacked by an unscrupulous cryptocurrency miner.
WhatsApp launches crypto-powered mobile payments in the U.S.
WhatsApp launches crypto-powered mobile payments in the U.S.
WhatsApp now offers a new payments feature in the U.S., allowing people to send and receive money to each other using cryptocurrency.
What is the metaverse? A deep dive into the ‘future of the internet’
What is the metaverse? A deep dive into the ‘future of the internet’
What exactly is the metaverse, where did it start, and where is it going? In this article, we'll dive deep into the concept and the future of the metaverse.
Crypto miners have busted through Nvidia’s LHR graphics cards yet again
Crypto miners have busted through Nvidia’s LHR graphics cards yet again
Nvidia's RTX LHR 30-series cards were made to minimize crypto mining, but miners found yet another workaround by mining two coins at once.
What is GPU mining?
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.
AMD could be backtracking its stance on GPUs for cryptocurrency miners
AMD could be backtracking its stance on GPUs for cryptocurrency miners
Photos shared online show a striking new concept for AMD: Two GPU cores smashed together on a single card, built specifically for cryptocurrency mining.
Why you shouldn’t roll the dice on a secondhand GPU
Why you shouldn’t roll the dice on a secondhand GPU
Shopping on the secondhand market for a graphics card is dangerous, especially if you want your card to perform as well as it should.
PayPal vs. Google Pay vs. Venmo vs. Cash App vs. Apple Pay Cash
PayPal vs. Google Pay vs. Venmo vs. Cash App vs. Apple Pay Cash
Nowadays, there are a multitude of ways to send money. But which is the best for you? Here we compare some of the top options to find out which you should pick.
Faze Clan suspends and cuts ties with players after crypto scam allegations
Faze Clan suspends and cuts ties with players after crypto scam allegations
Faze Clan announced on Twitter that is is dropping Kay and suspending three other members after an alleged crypto scam.
Why the Bitcoin bust could finally bring down inflated GPU prices
Why the Bitcoin bust could finally bring down inflated GPU prices
The recent Bitcoin bust affected more than just the cryptocurrency market. Experts speculate that it may also lead to a drop in the price of RTX 3080.
Riot Games bans esports team TSM from using new name after crypto deal
Riot Games bans esports team TSM from using new name after crypto deal
Esports team TSM signed a $210 million deal with cryptocurrency company FTX to change its name to TSM FTX, breaking Riot Games' sponsorship rules.
U.K. police expecting to bust pot farm stumble onto cryptocurrency mine instead
U.K. police expecting to bust pot farm stumble onto cryptocurrency mine instead
U.K. police went into a raid looking for cannabis, but they came out with computers mining cryptocurrency.