Updated Windows Binary of the ccMiner 1.5.63-git Fork by SP for Maxwell

A new update in the form of a new Windows binary release compiled from the latest Git source code of the ccMiner 1.5.63-git SP-MOD fork of the Nvidia GPU miner optimized for the latest Maxwell-based video cards by SP (source). The latest version includes more fixes and some slight hashrate improvements. Do note that the SP-MOD fork of ccMiner is designed for Nvidia Maxwell GPUs such as the already available GTX 750, 750 Ti as well as the newer GTX 960, GTX 970, GTX 980 and GTX 980 Ti and GTX Titan X. The Windows binary release we have made available here is with support for Compute 5.0 and Compute 5.2 GPUs or with other words only for Maxwell-based cards compiled with CUDA 6.5 and VS2013.

– To download the latest ccMiner for Maxwell version 1.5.63-git by SP for Windows OS…

Barclays Will Not Accept Bitcoin as Payment into Bank Accounts

Leading UK Bank Barclay's has denied it will accept Bitcoin later this year as reported in numerous publications including The Sunday Times and Ars Technica. The report stated Barclay's would work with an un-named Bitcoin exchange and that, at first, only charities would be able to pay bitcoins into Barclays accounts. However, CCN received an email from Barclays regarding the reports, and the bank promptly denied any such plans. "Barclays is not accepting or holding any Bitcoin as some outlets have suggested," Barclays' Candice Macdonald, Vice President of Group Media Relations, wrote. "No Bitcoin is travelling through Barclays systems." We […]

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Shift (SHF), the First Altcoin Forked from Ethereum

The first alternative crypto currency that is based on the Ethereum code called Shift (SHF) has been launched and you can currently solo mine it if you are willing to check it out (source). Since Shift uses the same mining algorithm as Ethereum you can mine the coin using ethminer just like you will do with Ethereum, you can check our Quick Guide on Solo GPU Mining Ethereum on Windows if you need some help. The Shift client is based on geth (Go Ethereum Client) so it is pretty straightforward if you have used it for Ethereum already. The most notable difference with Shift is that they have launched a simple GUI wallet that works requires the shift client also working, but it makes things like knowing your balance and sending transactions much easier than just typing commands in the console. There are already pre-compiled binaries available for Windows and Linux for the client and the GUI wallet, so there is no need to compile from source to get things started.

– For more information about Shift (SHF) check the coins announcement thread…

Bitcoin Price On The Straight And Narrow

Bitcoin price is giving clear signals in the chart and its indicators. For the time being we can predict, with some confidence, that price will most definitely be traveling due east. This analysis is provided by xbt.social with a 3 hour delay. Read the full analysis here. Not a member? Join now and receive a $29 discount using the code CCN29. Bitcoin Price Analysis Time of analysis: 16h06 UTC OKCoin 3Mth Forward 4-Hour Chart From the analysis pages of xbt.social, earlier today: This morning’s general xbt.social assessment of Bitcoin ecosystem mood, and by extension the mood of the market, gives […]

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Are ISPs Intentionally Blocking Bitcoin?

By default, Bitcoin clients connect to other bitcoin nodes on TCP port 8333. If a user wants their Bitcoin client to connect to other nodes, they will need to allow outgoing TCP connections on port 8333, and also will need to have the ability to accept connections on that same port. Some Bitcoin users have reported issues attempting to connect or receive connections to their bitcoin clients across port 8333. After spending an entire day effortlessly trying to get a bitcoin client working from a home computer, one AT&T Uverse customer called customer support. After hours of phone calls and […]

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Former Secret Service Agent Pleads Guilty In Silk Road Case, Tried To Change Identity

Former U.S. Secret Service agent Shaun Bridges pleaded guilty Monday to money laundering and obstruction of justice while investigating Silk Road, according to Bloomberg. Bridges admitted he stole $820,000 in bitcoins while serving on a Baltimore task force investigating the Silk Road Internet drug emporium. Bridges agreed in June to plead guilty to the charges. During Monday’s hearing, a federal judge ordered Bridges to submit to electronic monitoring, and a curfew after a prosecutor told the judge Bridges tried to change his identity and possessed illegal firearms. Prosecutor: Bridges May Try To Flee The government learned of Bridges’ attempts to […]

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Global Economic Outlook: Commodity Decline Effects

It's back to the the New Normal following last week's global market black swan, with the only remaining vestages of that glitch in the matrix being elevated levels of investor fear. OPEC expresses concern about the state of its oily cash cow and the Reserve Bank of Australia discovers that the dark cloud of deterioration in China has a silver lining. This post is powered by the Bitcoin Trading Network xbt.social - CCN29 and get 29USD off! Economic Indicators World Indexes and Forex Rates   Commodities In the Calendar This Week Mon 31 August New Zealand ANZ Business Confidence (actual: […]

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