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Aditya Worah is a former advertising professional, a freelance tech writer and a cryptocurrency enthusiast. He is pursuing a degree in journalism from the Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai.

Bitcoin @10: 10th Anniversary of Satoshi Nakamoto Mining the Genesis Block

On the 3rd of January, 2009, Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first ever block on the Bitcoin blockchain, popularly known as the ‘genesis block’.

In 2019, Ethereum Aims at Slashing Energy Consumption by up to 99%

Ethereum is planning towards reducing their energy consumption by 99% with the help of a code overhaul by switching to the Proof of Stake algorithms.

Cryptocurrency Rewind 2018: The Ups and Downs of 2018

Cryptocurrency Rewind: A look at all that went well and all that didn't go so well for cryptocurrencies in 2018!

Over 245 Bitcoins Stolen Following Phishing Attack on Electrum Wallet

at least 245 Bitcoins (worth over $1 Million) have been stolen from the Electrum Bitcoin Wallet so far, following a phishing attack.

Bitmain Reportedly Planning to Lay Off 50% of their Workforce

Following the yearlong slowdown in cryptocurrency prices, Bitmain is reportedly going to lay off 50% of their total workforce.

India Might Legalize Cryptocurrency With ‘Strong Riders'

After almost a year-long period of uncertainty, it appears that the Indian government has finally decided to go lenient towards the crypto industry.

Following Major Loss, Japan’s GMO Exits Crypto-Miner Manufacturing Business

GMO Internet Inc. has announced its exit from the cryptocurrency mining manufacturing business following extraordinary losses.

Wyoming's Teton County To Store Land Records on Blockchain

Teton County in Wyoming is working with Medici Land Governance, a subsidiary of Overstock.com, to get its land records over a blockchain platform.

Margin Trading for Tether (USDT) Introduced by Bitfinex Cryptocurrency Exchange

As per the latest update from the Bitfinex Blog, the exchange has now introduced margin trading for Tether (USDT/USD pair). 

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Signs The Giving Pledge: Will Donate Majority of Wealth to Charity

Coinbae CEO Brian Armstrong signs the giving pledge started by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett in 2010: Pledges to donate a majority of his wealth to charity.