Friday, 24 March, 2023

Intel launches Blockchain chip for Bitcoin, NFT minting

<p>With a new chip designed to mine cryptocurrencies, Intel is investing in blockchain technology. The company is focusing on sustainability, and plans on &ldquo;developing the most energy-efficient computing technologies at scale. Intel&rsquo;s first crypto-focused chip, which it calls a &ldquo;blockchain accelerator&rdquo; is set to ship later this year. GRIID Infrastructures, a Bitcoin mining firm, and Block, a fintech startup owned by Jack Dorsey, have both preordered the technology.</p>