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Chinese man arrested for stealing electricity to mine Bitcoin

Oct08
by on October 8, 2018 at 12:45 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Hard Fork


I’ve heard some pretty innovative ways to avoid the electricity bill while mining cryptocurrency, but this is a new one. A Chinese man has been stealing electricity from a local railway network operator in order to power his Bitcoin mining rigs. Exact details of how the man stole the electricity have not been confirmed, but it appears he hacked into the Chinese railway’s mains to steal $15,000 (104,000 yuan) of electricity. His cunning plan was derailed after getting arrested by the authorities, though. The Chinese man, Xu Xinghua, has been fined $14,500 (100,000 yuan) and sentenced to three and half…

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UK’s oldest Bitcoin exchange ousts most of its staff, blames bearish market

Oct08
by on October 8, 2018 at 12:13 pm
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The cryptocurrency market’s growth has been stagnant for too long now — and businesses seem to be losing hope. The UK’s oldest Bitcoin exchange desk Coinfloor is ousting most of its 40 employees, London-based Financial News reported today. The company’s CEO Obi Nwosu told Financial News that the exchange is seeing a significant drop in trading volume across the market compelling them to make some changes. He said: Coinfloor is currently undergoing a business restructure to focus on our competitive advantages in the marketplace and to best serve our clients. As part of this restructure, we are making some staff changes and…

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Viral video of woman pouring bleach onto manspreaders is staged Kremlin propaganda

Oct08
by on October 8, 2018 at 12:08 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Social Media


On September 25, a viral video filmed by Anna Dovgalyuk showed a Russian “feminist” pouring bleach on men’s crotches in a protest against manspreading. Except it wasn’t bleach, it was water, and also Kremlin propaganda. remember that video of a Russian woman pouring bleach on men on trains as a way to stop manspreading? turns out it was staged Kremlin propaganda intended to provoke anti-feminist reactions, and men in the video were paid to act as victim https://t.co/TeUQ1PjrqH — Rossalyn Warren (@RossalynWarren) October 8, 2018 Dovgalyuk’s film, FIGHTING MANSPREADING… WITH BLEACH!, shows bleach attacks on numerous manspreading men on Russian subway trains. It…

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If you’re under 30, you get 85% discount on your Hard Fork Decentralized ticket

Oct08
by on October 8, 2018 at 12:04 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Hard Fork


Our blockchain and cryptocurrency event, Hard Fork Decentralized, is about discussing the industry’s future. In order to do that successfully, we need to include all voices and perspectives. As a young person interested in blockchain, we’d love to hear yours. That’s why you can get an 85-percent discount on your ticket, in partnership with Young Creators. As a company that connects and promotes young digital talent, it recognizes that the future we envision will be carried out by the next generation. Let’s bring your fresh perspective to the conversation. Hard Fork Decentralized is a three-day event in London, UK. The…

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The OnePlus 6T will be unveiled on October 30

Oct08
by on October 8, 2018 at 11:57 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


We’ve known for a while that the OnePlus 6T was on the way, but we now have an official date for the phone’s launch: October 30. Earlier the company had confirmed that the phone will sport an under-the-screen fingerprint sensor. Leaks and announcements have suggested that the OnePlus 6T will largely look like its predecessor. However, it might also sport a waterdrop-shaped notch on the front fascia. We also know that it’ll sport an in-display fingerprint sensor. And while there were rumors about the company opting for a three-camera system, a teaser floated on Indian television suggests that it will…

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