2024-8-16 04:44 |
A tax on the energy used by crypto miners could cut emissions by 100 million tons a year, equal to Belgium’s emissions, say two IMF executives. origin »
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A recent International Monetary Fund report claiming a surge in carbon emissions from AI and crypto usage has sparked a rebuttal from Bitcoin advocate Daniel Batten. The report suggests that regulators should impose a ‘crypto carbon’ tax due to the…
2024-8-16 23:45 | |
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US mining companies played a role in the concentration of methane emissions in Texas in 2023. The post Crypto and AI Demands Spike US Methane Emissions to 6 Million Tons appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2024-3-14 13:30 | |
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Cryptocurrency mining and artificial intelligence (AI) models have increased data centre density, which has resulted in increased energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to a report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), AI training and crypto mining may push data centres to double their electricity usage by 2026. In mitigation, many crypto tokens […]
2024-2-16 15:42 | |
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Quick Take Bloomberg crypto market analyst Jamie Coutts stated that carbon emissions have declined despite an increase in Bitcoin energy usage. Over the last few years, the Bitcoin hash rate – the computational power dedicated to Bitcoin mining – has quadrupled.
2023-9-14 14:35 | |
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The impact of cryptocurrency has been discussed quite a few times before, with its massive power usage and the resulting carbon emissions. This time, however, we’re going to highlight a couple of projects – namely Ecoterra and Big Eyes Coin (BIG) – that are fighting to counter the effects of crypto on the environment. In […]
2023-5-17 16:55 | |
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The tax is intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, electricity costs and local environmental pollution, but has not been kindly received by the crypto community.
2023-5-6 18:14 | |
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Crypto miners, like Crusoe, use gas that would otherwise be wasted and minimize methane emissions.
2023-4-27 16:00 | |
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Critics of bitcoin mining have raised concerns about the amount of energy it consumes and its associated carbon emissions. This has led some to label crypto mining as an environmental hazard, with North Carolina joining Texas in taking steps to regulate power usage.
2023-4-8 19:55 | |
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Crypto miners are now in the crosshairs of US legislators. A crypto mining bill that pushes for transparency on gas emissions data is being pushed back in Congress, courtesy of U. S. Sen. Edward Markey and Rep.
2023-3-6 16:00 | |
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Senator Edward Markey and Representative Jared Huffman want miners to disclose emissions data and the EPA to lead an investigation of their impact.
2023-3-6 00:44 | |
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U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) reintroduced a bill that would have crypto miners disclose their emissions and see the Environmental Protection Agency analyze the effect mining has.
2023-3-4 21:00 | |
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The letter highlighted all the grey areas in the management of crypto mining and the possibility of addressing them.
2023-2-8 08:47 | |
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In a letter to the EPA and Department of Energy, the Senate and House members seemed impatient for more data from miners.
2023-2-8 19:33 | |
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HedgeUp and PaxGold holders are increasing their token holdings. At the same time, Algorand boasts its low fees that attract developers aiming to minimize emissions and make blockchain technology more eco-friendly than ever.
2023-1-17 00:46 | |
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The environmental impact of Bitcoin mining remains unacceptably high for many potential investors. To counter this concern PEGA Pool allows BTC miners to offset their carbon emissions as they go.
2022-12-25 14:00 | |
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Crypto carbon: Investing in carbon offsetting projects, or by changing business activities could make crypto even more sustainable. The post Crypto Carbon: Ethereum Reduced its Emissions by 99%. Let’s Talk About That 1% appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2022-10-5 02:28 | |
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White House: A report has revealed that crypto-asset technologies are overwhelmingly contributing to Green House Gas emissions. The post White House Pushes for Greener Crypto Mining in Latest Report appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2022-9-9 02:10 | |
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Regenerative Finance, or ReFi, is an experiment to create financial incentives to draw down carbon emissions, “regenerate” the environment and ultimately reverse climate change. Sounds wild, huh? But, here’s the crazier part—it might actually work.
2022-8-23 16:00 | |
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U.S. legislators suspect cryptomining is “problematic” for energy use and emissions, while Paraguay is ready to give the crypto industry, including miners, incentives.
2022-7-16 23:44 | |
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Jake Chervinsky, long-term GC of DeFi heavyweight Compound and one of most influential Web3 lawyers, criticizes anti-Bitcoin bill
2022-6-7 19:28 | |
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Politicians in the United States have been reveling in victory this weekend following the passing of a bill that will prohibit crypto mining in New York State. The post New York Crypto Mining Ban Will Have Zero Impact on Emissions appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2022-6-6 12:00 | |
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An energy team of the White House is drafting a policy recommendations report to address issues concerning cryptocurrency mining’s energy consumption and emissions, according to a report by Bloomberg Law.
2022-6-3 22:00 | |
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Curve Finance community members are already voting to terminate CRV releases from all UST liquidity pools. Curve Finance, an innovative crypto project, announced on Thursday morning that it would end all connections with the UST stablecoin.
2022-5-26 13:00 | |
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Panelists at the World Economic Forum session on crypto’s carbon footprint seem to be seeing FUD galore surrounding the environmental consequences of crypto mining.
2022-5-25 21:30 | |
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The group said that all technologies — seemingly including crypto — had the potential to enable emissions reductions as well as increased emissions based on how they were governed.
2022-4-5 23:30 | |
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A landmark law attempting to regulate crypto asset markets in Europe faces a key turning point, as lawmakers make a final call on banning Bitcoin-style validation and governments consider how to treat decentralized finance.
2022-3-24 18:22 | |
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The rapid expansion of cryptocurrency over the years has been nothing short of stunning. At press time, the crypto market stood just shy of the $1.7 trillion. But the increasing popularity of cryptocuThe post Bitcoin: Carbon emissions of mining ops remain minimal at 0.8% of global share appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2022-2-1 20:30 | |
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The rapid expansion of cryptocurrency over the years has been nothing short of stunning. At press time, the crypto market stood just shy of the $1. 7 trillion. But the increasing popularity of cryptocuThe post Bitcoin: Carbon emissions of mining ops remain minimal at 0.
2022-2-2 20:30 | |
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Some crypto businesses are starting to calculate their Bitcoin carbon emissions through developments in new models.
2021-12-21 23:23 | |
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The pressure is mounting on countries to cut emissions and limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. The post How the innovative use of crypto NFTs can help battle climate change appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2021-10-20 16:00 | |
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Blockchain-based payments firm Ripple has announced an eco-focused partnership with Lincoln, Nebraska-headquartered financial services provider Nelnet. Ripple, being the majority investor in the collaboration, will jointly invest $44 million into one of Nelnet’s clean energy investment divisions so as to fund solar energy projects across the United States to support the shift to a more […]
2021-10-12 17:20 | |
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BSO, a global infrastructure and connectivity provider, in partnership with Geneva-based ImpactScope, a social enterprise providing carbon offsetting solutions to digital asset exchanges and crypto mining companies, has become the first connectivity provider to offer clients that trade cryptocurrencies the means to calculate and offset the excess carbon emissions of their operations.
2021-9-16 18:19 | |
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BeinCrypto spoke to Andreas Homer, CEO, and Co-Founder of Aerial, about his platform and why counting your carbon emissions matters. The post Tracking Our Crypto Carbon Footprint with Aerial CEO Andreas Homer appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-8-30 18:00 | |
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SAITECH, a company aiming to solve the climate change crisis, plans to eventually power its crypto mining operations with 100 percent renewable energy, significantly reducing their carbon print emissions in line with China’s strong national policies on decarbonizing by 2060, a new report on June 29 shows.
2021-7-1 05:00 | |
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Numerous bitcoin miners have signed a pledge modeled on the Paris Climate Agreement called the Crypto Climate Accord (CCA). The private-industry led initiative commits signatories to “achieve net-zero emissions from...
2021-6-29 17:07 | |
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Top US Crypto exchange Gemini is looking to address Bitcoin's energy concerns through its latest initiative. Gemini Launches Gemini Green To offset Bitcoin’s carbon emissions, Gemini announced a long-term initiative called Gemini Green.
2021-6-25 18:41 | |
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A June 24, 2021 tweet from Bloomberg Crypto revealed that the Gemini exchange had bought some environmental credits to offset the carbon footprint of bitcoin held in its reserves. The New York-based exchange, which was founded by the Winklevoss twins, donated about $4 million to Climate Vault, a nonprofit that seeks to cut carbon emissions.Read More
2021-6-24 21:00 | |
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Gemini exchange run by the crypto twins has purchased a large number of carbon credits to offset the carbon emissions of BTC held in its hot wallets
2021-6-24 15:24 | |
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While praising it for being pioneering technology, Larsen said that PoW is now outdated in light of today’s environmental needs. He notes that the prototype for validating cryptocurrency transactions is a massive and growing source of CO2 emissions.
2021-4-23 16:42 | |
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We should encourage more climate-friendly practices, including less air travel, and the crypto community can be a great example of it.
2021-2-14 17:34 | |
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Chicago-based cryptocurrency mining startup to help cut gas flaring in West Texas
2020-6-23 19:23 | |
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What Is Mivhash? MIVHASH is a team of blockchain professionals, investors, crypto mining experts, as well as change experts who are working towards a common goal—to ensure that they maximize their investors’ profit beyond what any other platform can offer.
2019-4-7 10:04 | |
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Yale openlab received a $150K grant from Social Alpha Foundation to launch a blockchain based carbon emissions data solution. The post Yale Openlab Receives $150K To Fight Climate Change With Blockchain appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2019-3-14 21:40 | |
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Ethereum isn’t exactly a green technology, but a new application on the blockchain could put a serious dent in carbon emissions. Granular, an agricultural company under the DowDuPont umbrella, has partnered with a blockchain startup to help business reduce their environmental footprints.
2018-12-10 02:59 | |
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Barry Silbert, the COE and founder of Digital Currency Group, pushed back against claims concerning bitcoin mining that had appeared in the Nature International Journal of Science. The article explained that mining of bitcoin is three times costlier than gold and its emissions are substantial when it comes to the four largest cryptocurrencies. About 3 […]
2018-11-8 19:24 | |
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What do you do when you love a blockchain project and also want to preserve the environment? This question has crossed the minds of many crypto enthusiasts who are also aware of the increasing global warming effect brought about by increased carbon emissions from power generating plants (coal and diesel plants).
2018-11-7 18:13 | |
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Crypto Mining Is More Energy Intensive Than Mining Any Other Material A shocking report by a British Journal Nature Sustainability shows that in the past two years, cryptocurrency mining has generated between 3 million and 15 million tons of carbon emissions.
2018-11-6 17:39 | |
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A report published today has stated that mining $1 worth of Bitcoin requires more electricity than mining almost any material traditionally dug from the earth. The authors state that between three million and 15 million tons of carbon emissions have been caused by the sector over the last two years.
2018-11-6 00:00 | |
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Bitcoin is digital gold for a digital generation. Libertarian proponents of cryptocurrencies, like America’s Founding Fathers before them, argue that fiat currencies are nothing but Monopoly paper: Why does fiat cash have value when it’s not backed by any real asset, such as gold or silver? In 1786, Thomas Paine wrote: “Gold and silver are the emissions of nature: paper is the emission of art.
2018-9-3 16:00 | |
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