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BTC energy use jumps 41% in 12 months, increasing regulatory risks

19.10.2022
Despite the European Union rejecting a proposal banning crypto mining earlier this year, more regulations could soon be implemented to mitigate the environmental impacts of crypto mining

Europe moves toward regulatory action on crypto’s environmental impact, energy use

18.10.2022
After rejecting a proposal to ban crypto mining, the EU is looking at disclosure and mitigation measures to make crypto assets more sustainable in the coming years

Senator Warren Leads Congressional Group's Probe Into Bitcoin Mining Energy Use in Texas

12.10.2022
Seven Democrats are asking Texas grid operator how bitcoin mining is impacting the state

Research Finds Bitcoin Mining Equates to 0.10% of Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions

27.9.2022
According to a recent report published by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), bitcoin mining worldwide accounts for around 0.10% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or 48.35 million tons of carbon dioxide per annum. Moreover, CCAF’s report details that...

Michael Saylor Publishes Open Letter Discussing the ‘Sheer Volume of Misinformation’ Tied to Bitcoin

16.9.2022
The Microstrategy executive Michael Saylor is a big believer in Bitcoin as his company has purchased close to 130,000 bitcoin during the last few years. Six days ago, the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy published a report that claims proof-of-work mining operations have been affecting...

Michael Saylor slams "misinformation" about Bitcoin's energy use

15.9.2022
Michael Saylor claims Bitcoin mining could become a clean, profitable, and modern industry that generates hard currency for remote locations in the developing world

Bitcoin Mining Threatens America’s Climate Change Efforts, White House Science and Tech Department Says

8.9.2022
The Biden administration is concerned about digital currency mining operations affecting climate change, after the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy published a report that says politicians should take action against crypto mining. The federal government’s entity recommends...

100X Bitcoin energy use would mean 'absurd' $20M BTC price — developer

19.7.2022
For Bitcoin energy usage to increase to absorb more of the world's waste energy, its market cap would end up being $420 trillion, calculates Sjors Provoost

Swedish Central bankers snipe Bitcoin mining, cite rampant energy use

10.6.2022
A report by the Riksbank makes the case for banning Bitcoin mining in Sweden over proof-of-work energy consumption concerns; Bitcoin Twitter was quick to react

Bitcoin's real energy use questioned as Ethereum founder criticizes BTC

10.6.2022
A founding member of Ethereum has claimed that Bitcoin uses nearly 1% of the world’s electricity, but different sources put it substantially lower

Mining Report Shows Bitcoin’s Electricity Consumption Decreased by 25% in Q1 2022

27.4.2022
At the end of May last year, Tesla’s Elon Musk convinced bitcoin industry leaders to form a Bitcoin Mining Council (BMC) and in mid-July, the BMC launched its public services and website. On April 25, 2022, the organization published a report that discusses the bitcoin mining...

White House Wants Public Comments on Crypto’s Energy Use and Environmental Impact

25.3.2022
The White House’s science and technology team is seeking public commentary on the energy use and climate impacts of crypto

How NFTs and the Metaverse Can Help Save the Planet

28.2.2022
The head of a leading South Korean cryptocurrency exchange has recently promised that its non-fungible tokens featuring the world-famous K-pop band BTS will be minted by “low carbon, eco-friendly” technology after receiving backlash from environmentally conscious young fans about...

Are we misguided about Bitcoin mining's environmental impacts? Slush Pool's CMO Kristian Csepcsar explains

14.2.2022
In one instance, Bitcoin miners are helping oil companies cut flaring by using generators running on natural gas that would otherwise be burned into the atmosphere

Report: Bitcoin mining network accounts for 0.08% of world's CO2 production

31.1.2022
In addition to environmental metrics, the U.S. now accounts for 49% of the world's Bitcoin cash rate

Bitcoin Mining Energy Use ‘Inconsequential,’ ‘Rapidly Becoming More Efficient’ - Saylor

19.1.2022
The total use of energy for Bitcoin (BTC) mining is “inconsequential,” and it is “rapidly becoming more efficient,” MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor said, as the mining industry is preparing for a hearing in the US House of Representatives this week. Saylor was speaking during a quarterly...

Wikimedia Foundation Debates Acceptance of Cryptocurrency Donations Over Environmental Concerns

13.1.2022
Following Mozilla’s decision to pause crypto donations due to environmental concerns, a number of Wikimedia Foundation community members have submitted a proposal that asks the foundation to stop accepting digital currency donations. The proposal explains that crypto donations...