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AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) is an American transnational IT company founded in 1969 by Jerry Sanders and headquartered in California, U.S. AMD specializes on computer processors and related hardware and software for both business and consumer markets. AMD is the only major rival to Intel in microprocessor development. Crypto proof-of-work mining is performed with graphics processing units that are a major product of AMD, which is why AMD greatly benefited from the cryptocurrency outburst of the last several years. AMD’s products are used for Bitcoin mining as well as for other cryptocurrencies. AMD has also participated in cryptocurrency development. AMD contributed to blockchain technology development by optimizing performance of its major products through implementing software drivers made for blockchain computing with AMD chips.

After ‘Negligible’ Mining-Related Sales, AMD Launches 8 New ‘Blockchain Compute Solutions’

NOV 05, 2018 | by Ana Berman

U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer AMD has produced eight new crypto mining rigs, marketed as “blockchain compute solutions.”

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AMD: ‘Blockchain-Related GPU Sales in Third Quarter Were Negligible’

OCT 25, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

American semiconductor manufacturer AMD has revealed “negligible” blockchain-related GPU sales in its 3rd quarter report.

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GPU Prices Fall Following Slump in Cryptocurrency Markets

JUL 12, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

GPU prices have been declining following a price drop in virtual currencies during the first half of 2018.

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Graphics Card Suppliers to Cut Prices in July due to Crypto Market Slump, Sources Report

JUL 02, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

Graphics card suppliers will lower their prices in July, sources say, as the crypto market correction has led to less mining demand.

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Top Five Biggest Crypto Mining Areas: Which Farms Are Pushing Forward the New Gold Rush?

JUN 23, 2018 | by Julia Magas

With the growing complexity of the network and competition on the market, smaller miners give way to mining farms, specialised in industrial mining.

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Analysts Concerned About Crypto Mining Impact on AMD Share Price

JUN 21, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

While the AMD stock price has climbed partly in thanks to the crypto mining boom, analysts warn that a cool down in crypto mining could mean this year’s gains w...

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Nvidia Reports First Quarter Crypto Sales, Expects Two-Thirds Drop In Second Quarter

MAY 11, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Nvidia shared its crypto sales data for the first time, which made up 9 percent of overall revenue in the first quarter.

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AMD CEO: Blockchain Is Important But “A Bit Of Distraction”

APR 27, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

AMD CEO admits blockchain is important, but calls the technology “a bit of a distraction in the short term”.

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GPUs And ASICs - A Never Ending Battle For Mining Supremacy

APR 18, 2018 | by Gareth Jenkinson

Graphics cards have given ordinary people the ability to mine cryptocurrencies but the emergence of ASIC miners has thrown a spanner in the works.

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Wall Street Analyst Lowers Price Targets Of AMD, Nvidia Shares In Reaction To Bitmain Competition

MAR 26, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

Bitmain’s reported new ETH mining ASIC has led a Wall Street analyst to lower AMD’s share rating, as well as Nvidia’s share price targets.

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When IaaS Meets Blockchain

JAN 15, 2018 | by Guest Author

How Etherium-based solution can change the way companies manage data.

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Hardware Bitcoin Wallets Not Vulnerable to Spectre Attacks, Funds Safe

JAN 05, 2018 | by Joseph Young

Hardware cryptocurrency wallets are not affected by the recently discovered vulnerabilities on CPUs and the latest Spectre attack.

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Two New Hardware Bugs Affect Most Devices, Private Keys Vulnerable

JAN 04, 2018 | by William Suberg

Newly discovered bugs affect most devices worldwide and can steal sensitive data, such as private keys. Experts recommend hardware wallets to protect crypto fun...

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AMD Very Willing to Participate in Blockchain, CEO Lisa Su

DEC 04, 2017 | by Joshua Althauser

AMD CEO Lisa Su has claimed that the company is very interested in participating in Blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency mining market.

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Nvidia Boosted By Latest Bitcoin High

NOV 27, 2017 | by Gareth Jenkinson

Nvidia sees growth as Bitcoin smashes $9,000 mark.

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Hardware Bitcoin Wallets Not Vulnerable to Spectre Attacks, Funds Safe

JAN 05, 2018 | by Joseph Young

Hardware cryptocurrency wallets are not affected by the recently discovered vulnerabilities on CPUs and the latest Spectre attack.

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Two New Hardware Bugs Affect Most Devices, Private Keys Vulnerable

JAN 04, 2018 | by William Suberg

Newly discovered bugs affect most devices worldwide and can steal sensitive data, such as private keys. Experts recommend hardware wallets to protect crypto fun...

68659 | 16

Top Five Biggest Crypto Mining Areas: Which Farms Are Pushing Forward the New Gold Rush?

JUN 23, 2018 | by Julia Magas

With the growing complexity of the network and competition on the market, smaller miners give way to mining farms, specialised in industrial mining.

41428 | 4

Nvidia Reports First Quarter Crypto Sales, Expects Two-Thirds Drop In Second Quarter

MAY 11, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Nvidia shared its crypto sales data for the first time, which made up 9 percent of overall revenue in the first quarter.

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Ethereum Mining: AMD Launches New Software For Blockchain Compute Workloads

AUG 22, 2017 | by Lisa Froelings

New AMD driver aims to improve digital currency mining, with users already satisfied with its improved performance in Ethereum mining.

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When IaaS Meets Blockchain

JAN 15, 2018 | by Guest Author

How Etherium-based solution can change the way companies manage data.

34557 | 9

GPU Prices Fall Following Slump in Cryptocurrency Markets

JUL 12, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

GPU prices have been declining following a price drop in virtual currencies during the first half of 2018.

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Wall Street Analyst Lowers Price Targets Of AMD, Nvidia Shares In Reaction To Bitmain Competition

MAR 26, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

Bitmain’s reported new ETH mining ASIC has led a Wall Street analyst to lower AMD’s share rating, as well as Nvidia’s share price targets.

30934 |

GPUs And ASICs - A Never Ending Battle For Mining Supremacy

APR 18, 2018 | by Gareth Jenkinson

Graphics cards have given ordinary people the ability to mine cryptocurrencies but the emergence of ASIC miners has thrown a spanner in the works.

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Black Friday Boost For Hobby Miners

NOV 23, 2017 | by Gareth Jenkinson

Black Friday offers hobby miners a chance to buy high-end GPUs.

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AMD CEO: Blockchain Is Important But “A Bit Of Distraction”

APR 27, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

AMD CEO admits blockchain is important, but calls the technology “a bit of a distraction in the short term”.

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Ethereum Miners Opt for Leasing Boeing 747s to Ship Critical Amount of GPUS

JUL 29, 2017 | by Joshua Althauser

Several cryptocurrency miners, including Genesis Mining, have resorted to leasing Boeing 747s to ship Advanced Micro Devices’ (AMD) graphic processing units (GP...

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Graphics Card Suppliers to Cut Prices in July due to Crypto Market Slump, Sources Report

JUL 02, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

Graphics card suppliers will lower their prices in July, sources say, as the crypto market correction has led to less mining demand.

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AMD To Break With Crypto Despite Its Rocket Ride Secured by Bitcoin Boom

OCT 26, 2017 | by Darryn Pollock

AMD says crypto boom was not part of their long-term strategy.

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Nvidia Boosted By Latest Bitcoin High

NOV 27, 2017 | by Gareth Jenkinson

Nvidia sees growth as Bitcoin smashes $9,000 mark.

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Two New Hardware Bugs Affect Most Devices, Private Keys Vulnerable

JAN 04, 2018 | by William Suberg

Newly discovered bugs affect most devices worldwide and can steal sensitive data, such as private keys. Experts recommend hardware wallets to protect crypto fun...

68659 | 16

When IaaS Meets Blockchain

JAN 15, 2018 | by Guest Author

How Etherium-based solution can change the way companies manage data.

34557 | 9

Black Friday Boost For Hobby Miners

NOV 23, 2017 | by Gareth Jenkinson

Black Friday offers hobby miners a chance to buy high-end GPUs.

27481 | 6

Analysts Concerned About Crypto Mining Impact on AMD Share Price

JUN 21, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

While the AMD stock price has climbed partly in thanks to the crypto mining boom, analysts warn that a cool down in crypto mining could mean this year’s gains w...

19227 | 6

Hardware Bitcoin Wallets Not Vulnerable to Spectre Attacks, Funds Safe

JAN 05, 2018 | by Joseph Young

Hardware cryptocurrency wallets are not affected by the recently discovered vulnerabilities on CPUs and the latest Spectre attack.

69422 | 5

Nvidia Boosted By Latest Bitcoin High

NOV 27, 2017 | by Gareth Jenkinson

Nvidia sees growth as Bitcoin smashes $9,000 mark.

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Bitcoin Mining Craze Sees US Sell Out Of AMD Graphics Cards

JUN 06, 2017 | by William Suberg

Cryptocurrency popularity is causing a new taste for mining and an associated shortage of graphics cards.

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Top Five Biggest Crypto Mining Areas: Which Farms Are Pushing Forward the New Gold Rush?

JUN 23, 2018 | by Julia Magas

With the growing complexity of the network and competition on the market, smaller miners give way to mining farms, specialised in industrial mining.

41428 | 4

GPU Prices Fall Following Slump in Cryptocurrency Markets

JUL 12, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

GPU prices have been declining following a price drop in virtual currencies during the first half of 2018.

31170 | 4

AMD To Break With Crypto Despite Its Rocket Ride Secured by Bitcoin Boom

OCT 26, 2017 | by Darryn Pollock

AMD says crypto boom was not part of their long-term strategy.

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After ‘Negligible’ Mining-Related Sales, AMD Launches 8 New ‘Blockchain Compute Solutions’

NOV 05, 2018 | by Ana Berman

U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturer AMD has produced eight new crypto mining rigs, marketed as “blockchain compute solutions.”

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Ethereum Mining: AMD Launches New Software For Blockchain Compute Workloads

AUG 22, 2017 | by Lisa Froelings

New AMD driver aims to improve digital currency mining, with users already satisfied with its improved performance in Ethereum mining.

34612 | 3

AMD CEO: Blockchain Is Important But “A Bit Of Distraction”

APR 27, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

AMD CEO admits blockchain is important, but calls the technology “a bit of a distraction in the short term”.

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AMD Very Willing to Participate in Blockchain, CEO Lisa Su

DEC 04, 2017 | by Joshua Althauser

AMD CEO Lisa Su has claimed that the company is very interested in participating in Blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency mining market.

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AMD Says Cryptocurrency Mining Not Part of Long-Term Strategy for Growth

JUL 29, 2017 | by Joshua Althauser

AMD President and CEO, Lisa Su, has announced that cryptocurrency mining is not part of their long-term strategy for growth despite the high demand for graphic ...

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