When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

  1. Computing
  2. Software
  3. Blockchain & Crypto

Blockchain & Crypto

Latest about Blockchain & Crypto

An idle Dell XPS tower on a desk with a TechRadar Tech Resolutions 2022 badge in the corner [An idle Dell XPS tower on a desk with a TechRadar Tech Resolutions 2022 badge in the corner]

Forget cryptomining, here's how to use your computer to do good in the world

By John Loeffler Last updated 26 January 22

Christmas 2021 Cryptomining is a popular use for idle computer time, but here are some more responsible alternatives to turning math into carbon emissions in pursuit of a speculative internet asset.

Christmas 2021
Tech Predictions [Tech Predictions]

Wild tech predictions for 2022 that probably won’t happen

By Lance Ulanoff Last updated 28 December 21

This 2022 crystal ball offers a slightly skewed view of our potential tech future

Blockchain & Crypto
radioshack [radioshack]

Retail Zombie RadioShack is now a crypto company

By Lance Ulanoff Published 20 December 21

RadioShack's new plan is all about helping consumers swap existing cryptocurrencies for its DeFi cryptocurrency

Blockchain & Crypto
A new MacBook Pro surrounded by fake Bitcoins [A new MacBook Pro surrounded by fake Bitcoins]

Tim Cook says Apple is 'definitely looking at' cryptocurrency and NFTs

By Jess Weatherbed Published 10 November 21

Apple CEO Tim Cook stated in an interview that the company was looking into Cryptocurrency, but didn't offer up specific details.

Blockchain & Crypto
A cryptotrading hamster in his teeny living room [A cryptotrading hamster in his teeny living room]

This Crypto trading hamster is outperforming Warren Buffet

By Jess Weatherbed Published 27 September 21

Mr. Goxx is relatively new to the world of cryptocurrency, but he's enjoying a tidy profit.

Blockchain & Crypto
RTX 3070 Crypto miningg rig from Zotac [RTX 3070 Crypto miningg rig from Zotac]

Cryptominers keep hacking away at Nvidia's mining limiter, now get 70% efficiency

By John Loeffler Published 16 August 21

Cryptominers aren't taking Nvidia's efforts to thwart cryptomining lying down.

Blockchain & Crypto
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT [AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT ]

Bad news for gamers – the new RX 6600 XT may be obscenely good at cryptomining

By John Loeffler Published 11 August 21

The new AMD RX 6600 XT is already scarce , but it might get even harder to find if its cryptomining hashrate is too high.

Blockchain & Crypto
A steamroller in Malaysia crushes more than 1,000 cryptomining rigs [A steamroller in Malaysia crushes more than 1,000 cryptomining rigs]

Watch 1,000 illegal bitcoin rigs get smashed into bits – with a steamroller – by Malaysian police

By John Loeffler Published 22 July 21

Malaysian authorities took to steamrolling just over 1,000 illegal crypto mining rigs to prove a point that it is illegal to siphon off critical electricity to make fake internet money.

Blockchain & Crypto
NFTs explained [NFTs explained]

Why should you care about NFTs? You can watch episode 7 of Seriously? right now

By Hamish Hector Published 16 June 21

This week on Seriously? our experts explain why NFTs might be more than hype.

Blockchain & Crypto
Data streaming to a frame, with NFT in the middle [Data streaming to a frame, with NFT in the middle]

What is an NFT? Non-fungible tokens explained, and why you shouldn’t dismiss this fad

By Hamish Hector Published 16 June 21

NFTs are appearing everywhere online, and you’re probably wondering what they are, so we’re here to explain the latest digital fad.

Blockchain & Crypto
1 2 Archives