2022-12-9 23:13 |
U.S. Senators Ed Markey and Jeff Merkley and Rep. Jared Huff introduced a bill Thursday that would, if passed, direct the Environmental Protection Agency to study the energy usage and environmental impact of crypto mining. origin »
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Bitcoin mining can use organic materials, such as methane, which contributes to climate change, therefore reducing the environmental impact from the gas.
2022-11-14 11:00 | |
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Humanity’s interaction with the natural world in the last two centuries has produced climate challenges that seem to have no immediate answer. World leaders sit around a table at conferences and environmental conventions every year to discuss the impact of greenhouse gases.
2022-10-7 17:14 | |
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NFT Steez chats with Celo’s NFT lead Mashiat Mutmainnah about the promise of ReFi and its capacity to promote environmental and social good.
2022-10-3 00:00 | |
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Some governments can negatively impact Bitcoin's environmental footprint by banning BTC mining, according to new data from Cambridge.
2022-9-27 10:00 | |
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The industry is facing criticism over its environmental impact, even at the highest levels of the U.S. administration.
2022-9-14 20:14 | |
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The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy called for the U.S. to conduct further research on the energy impact of crypto mining in a new report published Thursday.
2022-9-8 17:11 | |
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The environmental impact of bitcoin mining has long been a topic of great debate in the community. Due to the amount of energy consumed by the high-powered computers that are required to solve complex mathematical equations to confirm transactions, mining activities have been banned in some regions in a bid to protect a nation’s energy […]
2022-9-8 02:00 | |
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Core Scientific, Riot Blockchain, Marathon Digital and Stronghold Digital received the letters from members of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2022-8-19 23:35 | |
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Blockchain technology is on its way to being considered by organizations as a way to reduce carbon emissions and improve the environment.
2022-8-11 16:08 | |
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Quadrans’ multi-layer technology allows for more energy-efficient processes. By permitting effective use of network resources and obtaining consensus in an environmentally responsible manner, this protocol decreases environmental impact.
2022-6-22 22:47 | |
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Fool Me Once Bill Gates really, really, really hates cryptocurrency. The billionaire Microsoft founder has not been shy about his stance on digital coins in the past, arguing with Dogecoin-pushing rival Elon Musk over the currencies' viability and calling out Bitcoin mining operations for their destructive environmental impact. Now, in the wake of the sudden […]
2022-6-16 20:59 | |
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As New York's crypto mining bill aims to limit environmental impact by capping proof-of-work mining, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is set to reportedly ask Governor Kathy Hochul to veto the bill passed by the State Senate earlier.
2022-6-15 22:30 | |
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Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the CEO and founder of leading crypto exchange FTX, said in a recent interview with the Financial Times that he does not think Bitcoin has a future as a payment network. SBF continued that the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining, alongside the fact that the coin is “inefficient,” would count against it […] The post SBF does not see Bitcoin becoming a payment network, lampoons its energy consumption appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2022-5-16 18:40 | |
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Bitcoin titans Jack Dorsey, Michael Saylor, and Tom Lee collaborated on a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in defense of Bitcoin mining’s alleged impact on the environment. Together, they have refuted claims by House democrats who are tapping on the EPA to investigate the so-called devastating effects that crypto mining has on the […]
2022-5-3 05:30 | |
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By adopting environmentally friendly, utility-driven NFTs, artists can unlock a new realm of possibilities for building connections and sharing value.
2022-4-30 12:13 | |
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Documents released by German site suggest ongoing concern about the environmental impact of proof-of-work technology.
2022-4-21 14:29 | |
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The White House’s science and technology team is seeking public commentary on the energy use and climate impacts of crypto.
2022-3-26 00:08 | |
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Responsibility for Ethereum’s climate impact lies with institutions, not individuals, argues the emissions dashboard creator.
2022-3-24 00:10 | |
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Currently, the pressure to suspend cryptocurrency and Bitcoin mining in the United States is gaining force in New York as the New York environmental agency evaluates the impact of crypto mining on the environment.
2022-3-14 15:25 | |
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Co-Founder of Apple Steve Wozniak discusses Bitcoin energy use, environmental impact, leaving fiat currency and his previous cryptocurrency endeavors.
2022-3-12 01:50 | |
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Immutable X IMX/USD is a layer-2 scalability protocol for NFTs on the Ethereum blockchain. What this essentially means is that it enables transactions to occur much more quickly when compared to Ethereum and requires lower computing power, which results in an overall decrease in the environmental impact.
2022-2-6 18:40 | |
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Today, Proof-Of-Work mining’s environmental impact is the topic at hand in the U.S. Congress. The House Energy and Commerce Committee is probably debating the subject right this minute. Will they use sources from both sides of the debate or will they rely on the sensationalist reports that have the world up in arms? Can we […]
2022-1-21 21:59 | |
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Measuring Bitcoin’s environmental impact with “energy per transaction” is misleading and disingenuous.
2022-1-14 06:00 | |
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The Bitcoin Magazine Policy Team invites Tesla and Elon Musk to reconsider their stance on the environmental impact of bitcoin.
2022-1-11 02:00 | |
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Congress may hold hearings on the environmental effects of Bitcoin mining soon. This happens amid concerns about developments in New York. Energy usage concerns continue to plague the primary digital asset.
2022-1-8 23:29 | |
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While detractors often cite Bitcoin’s energy consumption as a negative, this doesn’t automatically imply environmental impact.
2021-12-30 00:45 | |
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Bit. Country Metaverse Network Dec 22 · 12 min read We are metaverse believers; believers that the metaverse will make the world a better place with new supply and demand with minimal environmental impact.
2021-12-22 03:03 | |
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We’ve witnessed an avalanche of investment into crypto over the last two years thanks to the introduction of DeFi. Despite lingering high energy consumption and negative environmental impact narratives that aren’t necessarily untrue, $ millions have continued to pour into what seems like a never-ending cycle of DeFi products that offer lucrative returns on crypto […] The post ESG DeFi, the next Trillion Dollar Asset Class appeared first on NullTX.
2021-12-1 17:32 | |
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Speaking at the COP26 summit, Cointelegraph's editor-in-chief shared expert insights into the potential impact the crypto community could have on environmental initiatives.
2021-11-10 17:49 | |
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The advent of cryptocurrencies has revolutionized the work of businesses and industries all over the world, including the finance, banking, and retail sectors. The post Op-Ed: Can crypto help reduce environmental impact? appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2021-10-20 00:00 | |
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Crypto mining’s environmental impact continues to raise concerns with regulators and businesses alike.
2021-10-18 11:30 | |
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Bitcoin miners are revolutionizing the energy industry through sheer ingenuity. Bitcoin enthusiast Anthony Pompliano noted the growing trend of mining bitcoin on oil fields. This method has the benefit of reducing flarings and emission as the environmental impact of mining activities are called into question.
2021-10-15 07:41 | |
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Blockchain-based payment company Ripple Labs is furthering its carbon-neutral goal once more. This time with one of the solar energy funds of Nelnet Renewable Energy. Ripple Pens New $44 Million Eco-Friendly Deal The carbon emission of the crypto industry has been a major concern for many with critics pointing out the environmental impact of mining […] The post Ripple And NelNet Join Forces to Fast-Track Crypto’s March to Renewable Energy first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.
2021-10-13 20:25 | |
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Scalability is the main reason why blockchain technology has not been widely adopted. Among the biggest hurdles blockchain has to overcome low throughput and its negative environmental impact. EvenThe post Coremultichain runs token sale on P2PB2B appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-10-2 07:45 | |
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In another step towards making Miami a Bitcoin hub, Mayor Francis Suarez is now pitching a local nuclear power giant to cryptocurrency miners. Talking to the Wall Street Journal, Suarez said that concerns around Bitcoin’s environmental impact “come from the fact that a lot of the mining was being done in coal-producing countries.
2021-9-28 17:12 | |
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Calgary-based Accelerate Financial Technologies prepares to launch a Carbon-Negative Bitcoin ETF (TSX: ABTC). It plans to match each investment by planting trees to counteract the adverse environmental impact of crypto mining.
2021-8-30 19:00 | |
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"By harnessing the power of this new blockchain, we can ensure that our NFTs are limiting their impact," said Terra Virtua co-founder and chief technical officer Jawad Ashraf.
2021-8-16 18:40 | |
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As cryptocurrency increasingly becomes part of the public consciousness, the discourse around the environmental impact of mining has become more intense. On the one hand, the singling out of cryptocurrency by some pundits clearly comes from detractors looking for any opportunity to criticise digital currencies.
2021-7-17 19:11 | |
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A recent article on the environmental impact of Greenidge’s Seneca Lake mining operation is one of many misleading publications on bitcoin.
2021-7-10 01:00 | |
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Residents are concerned over the environmental impact of Greenidge’s gas-fired Bitcoin mining plant, asserting that the firm is heating the lake and may be killing marine life.
2021-7-6 05:20 | |
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As countries embark on the job of restoring the ecosystem, one can’t help but ponder the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining. The topic has spurred much debate lately as interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin continue to expand throughout the world.
2021-6-29 18:00 | |
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As the spotlight turns once again towards the environmental impact of blockchain technologies, support for the Crypto Climate Accord has come from curious corners of the industry, raising questions about its signatories’ motives.
2021-6-27 14:00 | |
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Coinspeaker Can Promising CRP Mining Change Approach to Crypto Mining due to Negative Environmental Impact? With the development and popularization of the anonymous Utopia P2P ecosystem, the Crypton can become one of the main cryptocurrencies, displacing Bitcoin and even the eco-friendly Chia coin.
2021-6-25 19:50 | |
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Amid the ongoing debate surrounding the environmental impact of bitcoin (BTC) mining, light has fallen on Denver-based operation Crusoe Energy. A company that uses energy from flare gas to mine BTC.
2021-6-20 17:20 | |
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An opposite reaction to the “Bitcoin Law” passed by El Salvador and to its growing adoption was to be expected. Mainstream media has been replicating news on BTC alleged negative environmental impact, its use for illicit activities, and others.
2021-6-11 19:30 | |
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From China to Iran, regulators are increasingly scrutinizing Bitcoin miners’ electricity consumption and environmental impact. This appears to have inspired several firms considering the launch of a Bitcoin ETF to leverage this narrative.
2021-5-26 13:01 | |
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Greenpeace, the ecological NGO, has stopped accepting bitcoin donations due to the big impact the cryptocurrency network has on the environment. The organization, which was one of the first NGOs to add bitcoin to its donations arsenal, has now backpedaled due to the growing energy consumption of the underlying network powering the asset. Greenpeace Stops […]
2021-5-23 11:00 | |
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Профессиональная футбольная лига США (MLS) анонсировала коллекцию невзаимозаменяемых токенов (NFT) на основе матчей крупнейших команд на выходных. More on our NFT activations this weekend along with our work w/ @withaerial to ensure any environmental impact is completely offset: https://t.
2021-5-22 12:01 | |
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said energy audits of large bitcoin miners could help solve the debate around cryptocurrency’s environmental impact. The post Audits Could Rectify Crypto Energy Debate, Says Musk appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-5-21 18:30 | |
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The Labour government said the bill will give owners of bitcoin and other digital assets greater legal protection.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Tulip Siddiq as the City Minister, a role that oversees financial services including crypto.
Taiwan's crypto advocacy body, the Taiwan Virtual Asset Service Provider Association, has been formally established and the founding meeting held with 24 cryptocurrency-related entities.
The exchange could return as a FIU-registered firm after paying the fine, the report added.
This is the third test for the Province's new tool to combat money laundering.
The Federal Reserve continues to pilot a central bank digital currency, but will not issue one without executive branch and Congressional support, the report said.
India's most controversial crypto tax, the 1% TDS levy deducted at source, should be lowered to 0.01%, according to the findings of a new study.