The Family That Mines Bitcoin Together Stays Together
For John Tuberosi, bitcoin mining has always been about family. Since he began mining digital currencies earlier this year, Tuberosi has slowly but surely recruited more members of his family, including his children, sister and brother. Yet it was the addition of his mother to the family's mining operation last week that served as the catalyst for even wider interest within his tight-knit community back home in San Pedro, California, Tuberosi said. He told CoinDesk: "My mom has been doing everyone's taxes since 1969. My mother is the most trusted and respected person in this town. People....
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