I feel like BitPay needs an overhaul here - it makes sense - tier 2 coins should be a nobrainer.

http://www.zdnet.com/article/tpu-is-15x-to-30x-faster-than-gpus-and-cpus-google-says/

I find this fascinating.
Moreover, the impact on the crypto-world could be next level.
I truly applaud their research into this new technology, however its got me asking questions;

• Google is in the pursuit of true AI, but what would stop them Google working on their own currency?
• Could TPU's have an ASIC-like effect on GPU mining?

Long time watcher, first time poster.
Peace.