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How a Math Teacher From Iceland is Changing the Crypto Mining Game
Iceland is in the spotlight this week following its innovate methods to power the crypto mining network. Proposed by maths teacher Krista Hannesdóttir, the Scandinavian country is utilising its plentiful geothermal resources to power the mammoth network. Bitcoin Australia speak to blockchain specialist Alex de Vries, to see if these new innovations are all that they […]
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The Role of Blockchain in Solving World’s Food Supply Problems, Discussed in New eBook
Blockchain could be the key to solving one of the most critical issues of this planet: the food crisis. This issue is getting worse year by year, prompted by population growth, the climate changes and geopolitical unrest. Chain Business Insights, an independent research company, believes that smallholder farms are the solution to this ongoing crisis.
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North Korean Hackers Make Millions From Cryptocurrency Exchanges
North Korean hacker group Lazarus is responsible for at least five attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges, looting an estimated $571.3 million US according to a report by cyber security company Group-IB.
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Chilean Buda Exchange Integrates Bitcoin with the Lightning Network
Chilean Buda Exchange is making headlines after integrating Bitcoin into the Lightning Network (LN). This comes after Buda filed a lawsuit against 10 Chilean banks earlier this year.
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Crypto PR Lab Powerhouse Founders Alexandra Karpova and Masha Prusakova
Co-founders of Blockchain and ICO advisory Crypto PR Lab, Alexandra Karpova and Masha Prusakova are making their mark in the crypto community. The two are equally inspiring, with Masha a former Olympic snowboarder cross Berkeley Law student, before discovering crypto. For Alexandra, her beginnings were in some of New York’s top finance and Real Estate […]
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Upcoming Bitcoin and Blockchain Events in Australia You Don’t Want to Miss
Looking for some Bitcoin and blockchain-related events in Australia? Here are some of the most interesting ones taking place in October and November.
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World’s Top Cryptocurrency Scams
Currency scams and illegal business dealings give Bitcoin a bad name. And while Bitcoin Australia likes to show our audience the potential and awesomeness of cryptocurrencies, it is important to remember that this is not always the case. To raise awareness, we’ve rounded up the top four scams in the industry.
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Cryptocurrencies – “The Inevitable Future of Money”, According to the Prime Minister of Malta
Joseph Muscat, the Prime Minister of Malta, believes that cryptocurrencies are the “inevitable future of money” and that blockchain technology can promote a sustainable future by fighting “regressive and reactionary politics”.
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Bill Clinton Says the Future is Blockchain
Bill Clinton delivered a resounding endorsement for blockchain yesterday during a keynote address to hundreds of crypto aficionados and investors at the Swell 2018 Conference in San Francisco, California. Swell is an annual event hosted by Ripple running for two days with live music, workshops and addresses. It previously took place in Toronto.
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