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Bitmain unveiled new Antminer for Zcash

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Bitmain company introduced the new Antminer Z11, the main feature of which is the ability to mine Zcash three times faster than in the normal version of the device. Also, the model consumes almost one and a half times less electricity. https://twitter.com/Antminer_main/status/1107885558292860928 The model is based on the Equihash algorithm, which provides more than 135 thousand calculations per second. With a weight of 5.4 kilograms, the device is easily transported, as it is enclosed in a convenient case. Also, the developers have created a convenient and functional interface for it, which means that the device can be quickly reconnected. Antminer s9 presented in October last year. Its main feature was the built-in algorithm ... Read more about " Bitmain unveiled new Antminer for Zcash " on coinatory.com

Fishing on the skating rink

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We know that crypto world is currently going through the winter phase and there are not much thrilling news around. Obviously, when old and experienced fishermen are sitting in the cosy armchairs at some bar in front of the fireplace, they will inevitably get tipsy and start telling the old salty tales about 3-meter tunas that they caught once and how they will catch the 5-meter fish next summer. So did Roger Ver with his fishy version of Bitcoin, during one of the latest episode on Bitcoin.com’s YouTube channel, claiming that: “Anything Bitcoin (BTC) Can Do, Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Can Do Better” Yes, we all agree with that statement because we don"t even want to argue anymore. We"ve seen proofs that bitcoin cash"s network being hig ... Read more about " Fishing on the skating rink " on coinatory.com

US sanctions against Iranian Bitcoin addresses: an important precedent

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Last week, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), a structure within the US Treasury, added two Bitcoin addresses to the sanctions list (the so-called List of Special Categories and Prohibited Persons). The office announced that these wallets are associated with two citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Khorashadizadeh and Mohammad Ghorbaniyan. These sanctions, the first of its kind, are part of a campaign conducted by the American authorities to monitor and restrict digital activities, including money laundering and cybercrime. In addition, OFAC said it would monitor the exchanges that carried out the transactions of sanctioned persons: “We publish the addresses of digital currencies in order to identify the attackers ... Read more about " US sanctions against Iranian Bitcoin addresses: an important precedent " on coinatory.com

What is Zcash?

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Many countries around the world are increasingly adopting cryptocurrency due to its speed and privacy feature that keeps transactions safe and secured. However, it is not all cryptocurrencies that guarantee privacy to users due to their design technique. For instance, the bitcoin uses a blockchain technology that serves as an open ledger, Whenever users transact, the details are stored in a block and can be tracked using the information stored by miners in the blockchain. Some cryptocurrencies are against the bitcoin"s design which exposes details of the transaction to the public, and they have made efforts to ensure that people can conveniently send and receive funds anonymously; this is what Zcash offers. Zcash (ZEC) is a digital t ... Read more about " What is Zcash? " on coinatory.com

AntPool will be the official sponsor of NBA Houston Rockets

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The largest pool for mining cryptocurrency AntPool will be the official sponsor of the NBA Houston Rockets basketball club. For both sides this will be the first cooperation of this kind. For the first time in history, the sponsorship of the NBA club will be carried out in the Bitcoin Cash cryptocurrency. AntPool is the second-largest bitcoin mining pool. It is managed by the Chinese giant, the maker of Bitmain"s mining equipment. It mines Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, Zcash, Dash, Siacoin. Houston ... Read more about " AntPool will be the official sponsor of NBA Houston Rockets " on coinatory.com

Vitalik Buterin about EOS, Bitcoin, Monero, Zcash and Ethereum

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Ethereum Creator, Vitalik Buterin shared his thoughts on which of the blockchain systems of the system is the most promising in his opinion. In a new video on Zcash YouTube channel, Buterin explained why he is against blockchains with a single decision-making body, such as EOS, where users select representatives who provide the functioning of the network. A couple of years ago, I would most likely have supported Tezos-EOS, who believe that the blockchain needs to be managed. But now? I"m totally against it, I think it"s a crazy ... Read more about " Vitalik Buterin about EOS, Bitcoin, Monero, Zcash and Ethereum " on coinatory.com

The largest bitcoin-pool BTC.com will mine Ethereum and Ethereum Classic

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The largest mining pool of BTC.com will soon add support for Ethereum and Ethereum Classic. In the near future, the BTC.com Mining Pool, owned by the Chinese company Bitmain, intends to offer its users the opportunity to mine two cryptocurrencies: Ethereum and Ethereum Classic. Miners will be able to switch their capacities from one currency to another, depending on the situation on the market. As stated in the press release of the company, this step is aimed at helping the Ethereum network in the scalability of the infrastructure for ... Read more about " The largest bitcoin-pool BTC.com will mine Ethereum and Ethereum Classic " on coinatory.com

The recent story with Ethereum Classic

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The Ethereum Classic (ETC) has recently grown by as much as 19%, thanks to the Coinbase crypto exchange in San Francisco, which announced the inclusion of a coin in its Coinbase Consumer program and placing it on the list. Thus, users and customers of crypto exchanges will soon be able to purchase a coin both on the official site of the crypto exchange and in its mobile application. It is reported that the launch of the coin on sale will be available later, August 16. According to CryptoGlobe, Coinbase previously reported its intentions to ... Read more about " The recent story with Ethereum Classic " on coinatory.com

Bitwise filed an application for registration of the cryptocurrency ETF

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American company Bitwise Asset Management has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) an application for the registration of a cryptocurrency index fund (ETF). This was said in a statement. It is assumed that the fund will work with the index HOLD 10, consisting of the ten largest cryptocurrencies. At the same time, the company will provide access to the ETF index fund not only to institutional investors but also to retail investors. To date, HOLD 10 includes bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Ethereum Classic, Monero, ZCash, ... Read more about " Bitwise filed an application for registration of the cryptocurrency ETF " on coinatory.com

Bitbay added Monero and ZCash

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Crypto exchange Bitbay reported in its tweet that two anonymous coins, Monero and ZCash, are now available for trading on the site. Trading pairs are presented in the following form: XMR / BTC, XMR / PLN, XMR / EUR, XMR / USD, ZEC / BTC, ZEC / PLN, ZEC / EUR, ZEC / USD https://twitter.com/BitBay/status/1014160528963448832 BitBay appeared in 2014 and was created for professional trading bitcoin and litecoin on the Polish market. Monero is now the 13th in the Coinmarketcap rating. At the beginning of the week, the coin was traded at a ... Read more about " Bitbay added Monero and ZCash " on coinatory.com

What is Zencash (Zen)? A Guide for Beginners.

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Since the birth of the first cryptocurrency - Bitcoin, many digital currencies with innovative features have been created. Some of these projects have proven that they can go beyond being used for settlement purposes. And one of such projects is the Zencash, a platform that aims to become the most secure network for settlements, file sharing, and communication with emphasis on privacy. What is ZenCash? Zencash is an end-to-end secured system with zero-knowledge technology that securely stores and transmits data, values, and communication. ... Read more about " What is Zencash (Zen)? A Guide for Beginners. " on coinatory.com

Forking June! Six upcoming hard forks

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Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology passes through various technological stages of development - hard fork is one of such stages. When it comes to hard fork, it is due to the split of the existing blockchain protocol or the recognition that the blocks of the old chain are recognized as invalid at some point. This process requires the participation of nodes or software updates to a new version. As a rule, the emergence of a new fork of the network leads to an increase in the cost of the main cryptocurrency, from which the new branch ... Read more about " Forking June! Six upcoming hard forks " on coinatory.com

What is Zcash?

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Many countries around the world are increasingly adopting cryptocurrency due to its speed and privacy feature that keeps transactions safe and secured. However, it is not all cryptocurrencies that guarantee privacy to users due to their design technique. For instance, the bitcoin uses a blockchain technology that serves as an open ledger, Whenever users transact, the details are stored in a block and can be tracked using the information stored by miners in the blockchain. Some cryptocurrencies are against the bitcoin"s design which exposes ... Read more about " What is Zcash? " on coinatory.com

5 best cryptos of May: how to earn when everything falls

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Bytecoin - increase in the price of 62% The champion of the month was the cryptocurrency, sharpened for anonymity of transactions. Users love it for the fact that payments with Bytecoin, unlike Bitcoin, cannot be tracked. Bytecoin The coin rate in May increased from $ 0.0055 to $ 0.008947. The leading position in TOP-5 best coins was provided by only one event: on May 8, the second largest crypto exchange Binance added it to the list. After that, traders rushed to buy Bytecoin hurriedly, and in just a day the coin soared to a fantastic 3 ... Read more about " 5 best cryptos of May: how to earn when everything falls " on coinatory.com

Litecoin became compatible with the Blocknet protocol

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The process of exchanging the cryptocurrency has become simpler, sellers can now accept for payment money and other types of tokens: they will be instantly converted to Litecoin. The sixth on the capitalization of the Litecoin cryptocurrency became compatible with the Blocknet protocol, reports EthereumWorldNews. The system allows investors and users to exchange digital money without the involving of a third party. Any seller who accepts altcoin for payment, now, upon receipt of the fiat or other cryptocurrencies, can instantly convert ... Read more about " Litecoin became compatible with the Blocknet protocol " on coinatory.com