Controversy as MakerDAO’s Spark Protocol blocks users with VPNs
07 Aug 2023
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Users attempting to access Spark Protocol with a virtual private network will not be able to, sparking criticism from supporters of privacy. MakerDAO, one of the early pioneers of decentralized finance, has sparked criticism over its decision to block virtual private network (VPN) users from accessing its recently launched lending platform, Spark Protocol. At the time…

Tether unveils mining software to boost efficiency and capacity
07 Aug 2023
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The recently introduced Tether BTC mining software’s primary aim is to enhance the efficient management of mining capacity. Tether developers are set to release innovative JavaScript libraries created to facilitate the transmission of commands and signals to Bitcoin mining hardware, including WhatsMiner, AvalonMiner and Antminer. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Paolo Ardoino, the chief technology…

Bitcoin OG bets surprising sum on BTC hitting $100K before the halving
07 Aug 2023
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Adam Back has joined a growing roster of market commentators who are bullish on the price of Bitcoin ahead of next year’s halving event. Blockstream CEO Adam Back, one of the crypto’s early pioneers, is pretty confident Bitcoin will hit an all-time high of over $100,000 before Bitcoin’s halving in 2024 — and is willing to…