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Trickster Tuesday: A Week of Hacks, Arrests & Deception

In this week’s edition of Trickster Tuesday, we explore the recent whirlwind of crypto chaos, from a deceptive hosting scheme to the shocking hack of Huobi Global and Mixin Network, the unexpected arrest of a renowned crypto influencer, Ben Armstrong, during a live stream and more. It’s also noteworthy that MGM’s hotels and casinos in […]

Mining Monday: Bitmain’s Antminer S21 – A Leap Towards Efficiency Amidst Competition and Challenges

In the Bitcoin mining industry, the recent announcement of Bitmain’s Antminer S21 and S21 Hydro has stirred anticipation and cautious optimism across the space. Revealed at Bitmain’s World Digital Mining Summit 2023 in Hong Kong, the S21 series promises to be the most powerful and efficient Bitcoin ASIC miner from Bitmain, marking a significant advancement […]

Weekly Wednesday Roundup – September 20th, 2023

Welcome to AsicZ’s Weekly Wednesday Roundup! As the cryptoverse continues its rapid evolution, this week brings forth a mix of regulatory challenges and market dynamics. With Binance facing hurdles in the EU, the U.S. SEC intensifying its focus on crypto exchanges, and the resilience of Bitcoin miners amidst market adversities, there’s a lot to unpack. […]

Trickster Tuesday: Mark Cuban’s $870K MetaMask Hack

The cryptoverse is riddled with both immense opportunities and lurking pitfalls. Even the most seasoned investors, with vast resources at their disposal, can find themselves ensnared by the latter. This week’s Trickster Tuesday explores the recent Metamask hack involving billionaire Mark Cuban, shedding light on the importance of stringent security measures in the digital asset […]

Mining Monday: Energy Revisions, Nigeria’s Leap & Paxos’ Refund

The Bitcoin mining sector is a realm of constant evolution, where energy considerations, national initiatives, and transactional intricacies converge. This week, we spotlight the recalibration of Bitcoin’s energy consumption metrics by Cambridge, Nigeria’s assertive push into sustainable mining, Elon Musk’s anticipated response to Bitcoin’s sustainable energy strides, a notable transaction oversight by Paxos that became […]

Future Friday: Canaan’s Avalon A14 Series

As another Future Friday dawns upon us, a question lingers: What’s next on the horizon for Bitcoin miners? The answer might just lie in the upcoming 2024 release of Canaan’s Avalon A14 Series. Slated for release in Q1/Q2 of 2024, this miner series promises a blend of high efficiency and hashrate at a competitive cost. […]

Throwback Thursday: The Altcoin ASIC Mirage

Every Thursday, as part of our ongoing Throwback Thursday series, we take a closer look at the past within the cryptoverse to reflect on history, gain valuable insights, and educate the community. Today, we examine the persistent fascination with altcoin ASIC miners, a phenomenon that has intrigued newcomers and cautioned experts. These miners, known for […]

Weekly Wednesday Roundup – September 13th, 2023

Welcome back to AsicZ’s Weekly Wednesday Roundup! As we journey through September, the crypto world is abuzz with transformative events and revelations. This week, we’re delving into a myriad of topics, from the debated influence of FTX on the crypto market’s recent tremors to the intriguing dynamics of the NFT space. We’ll also explore Nigeria’s […]

Throwback Thursday: The Crypto Winter of 2018 vs. 2023

The crypto market is a complex ecosystem, influenced by a myriad of factors that can send it soaring to the heavens or plunging into an abyss. As we grapple with the bear market of 2023, it’s crucial to look back at the Crypto Winter of 2018. This Throwback Thursday, we’ll dissect these periods in granular […]

Navigating the Bitcoin Crash and Emerging Mining Trends

Hello, Bitcoin miners! Welcome back to another edition of Mining Monday, brought to you by AsicZ. Last week, the Bitcoin market experienced a dramatic flash crash, sending prices plummeting below $25,000. Today, we’ll dig into what this means for miners and the broader cryptoverse, as well as some recent developments in the mining industry. The […]