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15.09 / 23:51

business Environment proof-of-work Energy Consumption stake Environmental groups want Bitcoin to follow Ethereum’s example in moving to proof-of-stake

Transitioning the Ethereum blockchain from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake has reduced its energy usage by more than 99% — and many climate activists have called for Bitcoin to follow suit.

15.09 / 09:29

Blockchain Environment Energy Bitcoin Michael Saylor slams "misinformation" about Bitcoin's energy use

Ahead of Ethereum's (ETH) transition to proof-of-stake, Bitcoin (BTC) maxi Michael Saylor has come out swinging against what he says is "misinformation and propaganda" about the environmental impacts around proof of work (PoW) BTC Mining.

09.09 / 01:13

Mining regulation Environment White House science office looks at crypto’s effect on climate, despite scarce data

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has weighed in on the environmental and energy impact of crypto assets in the United States, finding that crypto makes a significant contribution to energy usage and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It recommends monitoring and regulation in response.

30.08 / 22:03

Mining Environment Bitcoin network Bitcoin could become a zero-emission network: Report

A pro-Bitcoin mining report from self-proclaimed philanthropist Daniel Batten has claimed that Bitcoin could become a zero-emission network.

19.08 / 08:09

Adoption Environment Universities Korea's 'poop-coin' project got flushed in February, inventor reveals

The South Korean government has put the lid on a science program that created toilets designed to turn human waste into electricity, heat, and digital currency.

19.08 / 01:13

Government regulation Environment lawmakers Consumption US lawmakers US lawmakers appeal directly to 4 mining firms, requesting info on energy consumption

Four members of the United States House of Representatives from the Energy and Commerce Committee have demanded answers from four major crypto mining firms in regards to the potential effects of their energy consumption on the environment.

11.08 / 14:39

Blockchain Environment Decentralization This blockchain platform says it's eco-friendly without compromising on performance

The excitement surrounding blockchain technology is palpable, but it's been coupled with growing concerns about the impact that mining has on the environment.

10.08 / 16:25

Blockchain Adoption Mining Environment Blockchain’s environmental impact and how it can be used for carbon removal

Climate change has become an important issue over the years due to concerns over environmental changes caused by the emission of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere. Conversations have even reached the crypto space, and blockchain technology is being considered a potential tool to reduce carbon emissions.

17.07 / 09:29

Government Blockchain Technology Environment How blockchain technology is used to save the environment

In her monthly Expert Take column, Selva Ozelli, an international tax attorney and CPA, covers the intersection between emerging technologies and sustainability, and provides the latest developments around taxes, AML/CFT regulations and legal issues affecting crypto and blockchain.

15.07 / 20:03

Blockchain Technology Environment Bitcoin Q&A: This project says it runs solely on sustainable energy — how?

The energy use and sustainability of blockchain technology is a burning topic. But some projects are seeking to ensure their activities are eco-friendly — all while giving environmentally conscious consumers an option to go green.

05.07 / 08:43

business Adoption Environment African infrastructure firm lands $150M to launch crypto water token

South Africa-based H20 Securities has reportedly raised $150 million from the GEM Digital investment firm through the sale of the H20N token.

01.07 / 22:59

Environment abortion rights Malta to review abortion policy after Prudente case causes outrage

Malta's government announced Thursday a review of its abortion ban, following controversy about a US woman who was refused an abortion, even though the baby had miscarried and threatened her life.

01.07 / 20:59

Environment Climate change Ukraine war: five things you need to know about the conflict from Friday

Ukrainian authorities say Russian missiles have struck a multi-storey block of flats and nearby holiday resorts in Ukraine's southern Odesa region, killing at least 21 people and wounding dozens.

01.07 / 03:39

Adoption Sport Environment Rewards4Earth plans to roll out crypto rewards to 1000 sports clubs in Australia

In a small coastal town just north of Brisbane, Queensland, 20 members of the Coolum Surf Club have been taking part in an initial trial of the Erth Point System, a crypto rewards platform from the Australian company Rewards4Earth.

16.06 / 11:33

Adoption Environment Bitcoin Community Bitcoin Time 'Buy Bitcoin, plant a tree, lower your time preference': a Sequoia story

When the market falls faster than a tree in the forest, the phrases “zoom out,” and “lower your time preference,” take root.

10.06 / 18:25

Environment NOT 'It's just not happening': Crops go to waste as UK farmers struggle to find workers

British farmers, forced to throw away tonnes of crops due to a shortage of labour, are calling for the UK government to bring back freedom of movement.

06.06 / 15:19

NFT Environment Machine Learning Q&A: Renowned AI artist CSLIM on NFT use cases, rethinking rarity, and whether the market is in decline

The NFT market is undergoing a painful downturn right now — but many in the space regard this as an opportunity to build.

02.06 / 14:05

business Adoption Environment Bitcoin Stranded US energy company opens crypto mining facility in Middle East to use stranded natural gas

As the heated up discussion around the ethical aspects of using fossil fuels in crypto mining remains one of the key topics for the industry, an unexpected partnership between a Denver-based mining company and the government of a gas-rich Middle Eastern country sets a horizon for a positive role of crypto in cutting the fossil fuels waste.

30.05 / 20:13

Adoption Ripple Environment World Economic Forum Brad Garlinghouse says NFTs 'underhyped,' sees new use cases | Cointelegraph interview

Ripple has announced a $100 million investment in the carbon trading segment, CEO Brad Garlinghouse told Cointelegraph’s Joseph Hall in an interview on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting, which concluded May 26.

25.05 / 07:13

Blockchain Technology Investments Environment WeWork founder reinvents himself with $70M crypto carbon credit platform

Three years after being ousted as CEO of WeWork, Adam Neumann has jumped on the crypto bandwagon, raising $70 million in the first major funding round for his climate tech venture Flowcarbon.

25.05 / 04:55

Blockchain NFT Polygon Environment Could GameFi and carbon currencies reverse blockchain's climate stigma?

Nonfungible tokens (NFT) and blockchain technology have developed an unfortunate stigma in some sections of the community for being bad for the environment — but could that perception be changed by integrating carbon offsets into NFT gaming?

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