A Prime Number Could Be the Answer to Bitcoin's Power Problem

A mathematical discovery by computer programmers, who used a 350-year-old equation to find a record-breaking prime number, may also offer answers to bitcoin's out-sized demand for electricity. The Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search found and confirmed the biggest known prime number,
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A new mortgage in the amount of $7,500,000 on a 96-unit multifamily property located on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. The loan features an initial rate of 3.375 percent and a five-year term. Charles Grussgott and Michael Helmreich negotiated this transaction. A new mortgage of $6,300,000 was
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The stock market has been going gangbusters for a number of years so it can be easy to forget that bear markets are still possible. These don't come around on a set schedule but over the past 70 years or so, they've occurred every four to five years, on average. Although investors can't predict when the
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Embrace Home Loans has tapped Kurt Noyce to lead its expanded Financial Institution Services Division, the company announced. For nearly two … The company said Hardiman will assume the role of president of Embrace Home Loans and will hold the title of CEO and president. Al Dussinger was
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Bloomberg data show that of the 10 biggest gaps between the VIX settlement value and its closing level the night before, five came in 2017, including December's, which was the biggest discount in 11 years. On monthly expirations, settlement occurred outside the VIX's same-day trading range 42
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Better Mortgage, a digital mortgage company focused on improving access to home financing for a new generation of homeowners, today announced it refinanced nearly $275 million in mortgages in 2017. On average, Better saved homeowners $3,423 in transaction costs, in addition to the savings
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Investors sentiment decreased to 1.04 in 2017 Q3. Its down 0.63, from 1.67 in 2017Q2. It dived, as 2 investors sold Investors Title Company shares while 22 reduced holdings. 9 funds opened positions while 16 raised stakes. 786,425 shares or 0.61% less from 791,260 shares in 2017Q2 were reported.
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The Hague, Netherlands (AP) — The new U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands clashed Wednesday with Dutch reporters on his first official day in the job over controversial comments he made in 2015 in which he said that the “Islamic movement” was creating chaos in Europe and suggested that
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Fifth Third won top grades Wednesday for lending to lower-income communities – reversing a ban on possible acquisitions the bank has been under for 18 months. The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland rated Fifth Third “Outstanding” for its lending practices during the 2½ years ended June 30, 2016
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The latest data from MoneyFacts reveals that the number of available mortgage products currently stands at 4,508. This is down on the height of October 2017 when product availability hit a peak of 4,815. Charlotte Nelson, finance expert at MoneyFacts, reports a steady decline in product numbers since
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Zacks Investment Research lowered International Speedway from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 19th. BidaskClub lowered International Speedway from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, December 5th. Finally, Citigroup reaffirmed
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The newest U.S. prosecutors in Manhattan don't need formal introductions to Deutsche Bank AG. Geoffrey Berman, who was appointed by the Trump administration as Manhattan's interim U.S. attorney last week, has longstanding business ties to the German lender, though of a considerably lower profile
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As during the previous 219—including last fall, when I profiled Hackett in Fortune—the Ford CEO managed not to discuss how all this will affect the bottom line. That's appropriate and forgivable at CES, an event meant to muse on the future. But I couldn't help thinking that Hackett better hope there's no
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According to a MACC source, the 50-year-old deputy chairman, with the title “Datuk”, was detained at about 11.50 pm yesterday when he went to the MACC headquarters in Penang to give his statement. Also remanded to facilitate investigation into the case was a senior executive director of a company,
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SAN RAMON, Calif.–(Business Wire)–HomeFundMe, the first and only Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac approved down payment crowdfunding platform, today announced the launch of the Affinity Portal – a program allowing employers to add HomeFundMe to their benefit packages to assist employees in
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Jack Yew, VP Location Based Experiences Asia, Viacom International Media Networks, said: “We have been exploring business opportunities in Asia … To create more efficient connections between exhibitors and buyers, the Meet with VIP Buyers sessions, where VIP buyers introduced their licensing
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HomeFundMe, a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-approved down payment crowdfunding platform, today announced the launch of the Affinity Portal, a program allowing employers to add HomeFundMe to their benefit packages to assist employees in overcoming challenges with amassing a down payment
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I am covered under the Emergency Travel Assistance Plan #9505. I'm not sure what I'm covered for at this time and for what length of time. Can you please confirm. Thanks.
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