Cryptocurrency is making lots of noise, literally
The peace and quiet of rural Bono, Arkansas, has been shattered by a loud and incessant mechanical buzzing sound created by a bitcoin mine. Residents are HODL.
The peace and quiet of rural Bono, Arkansas, has been shattered by a loud and incessant mechanical buzzing sound created by a bitcoin mine. Residents are HODL.
At Texas-based Riot Platforms, thousands of computers are mining bitcoin. The operation is highly energy intensive.
To ease load on aging grid, state program offers energy credits to bitcoin miners to curtail their power consumption.
Navarro County will soon be home to a massive Bitcoin mining operation. Riot Blockchain believes the site about 10 miles south of Corsicana will one day be the biggest in the world, employing around 900 people.
Texas cryptocurrency miners must now get approval from ERCOT to connect to the state's power grid.
The explosive popularity of cryptocurrency has fueled a new wave of scams. In a report released Thursday, the Better Business Bureau found reports of fraud involving cryptocurrency have tripled in the past three years.
The explosive popularity of cryptocurrency has fueled a new wave of scams. The CBS 11 I-Team investigates.
Officials with the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office are warning people to not be fooled by a new bitcoin scam mostly targeting elderly men.
Following a Super Bowl advertisement, cryptocurrency companies have reported a surge of new investors and interest, but how safe is it?
Ishaan Thakur, 14, and his sister Aanya, 9, of Frisco, are making more than $35,000 a month mining mainly for the cryptocurrency, Ethereum.
The electricity it takes to produce a single Bitcoin is equivalent to amount used to power an average Texas home for 62 days.
A darkweb cocaine and heroin trafficker has pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy.
The death of a Canadian entrepreneur has left a huge stash of cryptocurrencies locked off from the people who own them.
Numerous bomb threats, coupled with demands for Bitcoin payments were made against all types of locations across the metroplex Thursday.
The price of bitcoin took a dive Sunday after Warren Buffett renewed his criticism of the cryptocurrency -- comparing it to rat poison and saying that it "will come to bad endings."
A Massachusetts school district was waiting Friday for its computer system to be "unlocked" after it paid a $10,000 bitcoin ransom to hackers following a cyberattack on its system.
With Bitcoin's soaring value turning it into a trendy tech investment, companies are quickly trying to make buying the cryptocurrency more convenient.
CBS 11 News reporter Jason Allen tries to purchase bitcoin from a convenience store machine, and former doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to 175 years in prison for sexually assaulting many Olympic gymnasts.
The New York Post is reporting, former Dallas Cowboys running back Darren McFadden might have lost out on a multi-million dollar Bitcoin fortune as a result of a fraudulent investment at the hands of his one-time business manager.
Matt Lauer. Bitcoin. DACA. Tom Petty's death. And national anthem protests in the NFL. These were some of the people, topics and memes that trended to the top of Google searches in 2017.
Bitcoin's debut on a major U.S. exchange is a hit so far, with the price of the first-ever futures contract for the virtual currency rising 16 percent.
The CME Group, which owns the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, will start trading bitcoin futures Dec. 18, the company said.
Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? For many in the tech world, the identity of bitcoin's elusive creator has been a long-running parlor game. And the speculation might not be over.
A large American hospital chose to pay hackers who were holding its computer network hostage, a move its CEO said was in its best interest and the most efficient way to end the problem.
A man involved in what federal authorities have described as the first bitcoin securities fraud case pleaded guilty on Monday.
The Dallas Stars take the series 4-3 with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 over the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights.
There is a small risk of severe weather Monday afternoon. These storms could produce very large hail if they develop.
One local organization is doing its part; it's on a mission to serve anyone who's struggling, by offering hope and help.
According to Johnson County Emergency Management, someone called 911 around 2 a.m. to report a car that was stuck in swift-moving water.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
The Dallas Stars take the series 4-3 with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 over the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights.
There is a small risk of severe weather Monday afternoon. These storms could produce very large hail if they develop.
One local organization is doing its part; it's on a mission to serve anyone who's struggling, by offering hope and help.
According to Johnson County Emergency Management, someone called 911 around 2 a.m. to report a car that was stuck in swift-moving water.
18 bags of the team's equipment were stolen from their charter bus just hours before their game.
In a statement, Philips said it does not admit any wrongdoing but chose to settle "to end the uncertainty associated with litigation in the U.S."
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
They found him guilty – now four jurors are explaining how they were convinced to convict Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
Texas police departments have the discretion to determine the frequency and extent of additional driving training for their officers. While some require driving training yearly or every other year, others do not.
Some departments opt to melt the firearms down, while others choose to crush them. However, there are instances where firearms, or at least parts of them, escape destruction altogether.
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Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Pro-Palestinian protests intensify in Texas and across the country. Gov. Greg Abbott sends a letter to President Joe Biden announcing the State of Texas will ignore new rules on Title IX meant to protect LGBTQ+ students. And Jack profiles the primary runoff race for a North Texas State House seat.
State Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos of Dallas also tells political reporter Jack Fink she disagrees with the State of Texas' attempts to block new Title IX rules meant to protect LGBTQ+ students.
State Rep. Matt Shaheen of Plano also tells political reporter Jack Fink that he agrees with the State of Texas' attempts to block new Title IX rules meant to protect LGBTQ+ students.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
A North Texas mother partnered with the Texas Health Resources Foundation to provide a potentially life-saving tool to at-risk pregnant and postpartum moms.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Cat deaths and neurological disease are "widely reported" around farms where the H5N1 bird flu virus was detected, health officials say.
The White House had been due to decide on the menthol cigarette rule in March.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
The Dallas Stars take the series 4-3 with a 2-1 victory in Game 7 over the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights.
It was just the 10th Kentucky Derby decided by a nose, and the first since Grindstone wore the garland of red roses in 1996.
A Dallas police source said the sexual assault investigation is over due to insufficient evidence.
Luka Doncic scored 20 of his 35 points in the second half and added 10 assists and seven rebounds, propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a 123-93 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 5 and a 3-2 lead in the first-round series.
Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal to put Dallas ahead late in the second period after Tyler Seguin took a shot to the face and the Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 5.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The start of the first civil trial stemming from the deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld festival in Texas has been delayed.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
Tickets are not officially on sale yet. You can sign up for presale tickets on the AT&T Stadium website.
A significant tornado outbreak is possible Monday centered over Oklahoma and Kansas.
Allen will hold a vigil honoring the victims and survivors Monday. The city says it will include tribute performances and reflections. It's set for 6:30 p.m. at the Credit Union of Texas Event Center, 200 E Stacy Road, Allen.
The Fort Worth Fire Department is mourning the loss of Fire Captain Thad Raven. He served in the department for 25 years and also served as the head of recruitment. In 2022, he helped recruit the most diverse class of firefighters in the department's history. Raven died at age 57.
Sunday, a rally called Stand with Palestine ended without incident. But that doesn't mean the atmosphere on campus is calm and peaceful.
According to Johnson County Emergency Management, someone called 911 around 2 a.m. to report a car that was stuck in swift-moving water.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!