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HSBC’s CEO Explains Why Crypto Is Not in the Banking Giant’s Future
16.9.2022
Banking giant HSBC will not be offering crypto services, according to CEO Noel Quinn. Noting that HSBC is more negative on crypto than other banks, the executive stressed: “I do worry about the sustainability of the valuations of crypto.” HSBC Will Not Get Into Crypto, CEO Says...
Organizations bring Africa, Costa Rica and Ukraine to the Metaverse to raise awareness
30.8.2022
Web3 users will soon be able to experience Africa, Costa Rica and Ukraine in the Metaverse, as organizations recreate virtual environments with a purpose
CCRI Finds TRON as One of the Top Eco-Friendly Blockchains
25.8.2022
A new report by the Crypto Carbon Ratings Institute (CCRI) showcases the environmental sustainability of the TRON network. According to the “Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint of the TRON Blockchain” report, the highly popular TRON network only consumes as much electricity as just...
Carbon credit NFTs are only effective if burned, experts say
11.8.2022
Environmental concerns plague both the crypto industry and the world at large. However, if used right, blockchain-based assets could offer some relief
Bitcoin mining to harness onsite natural gas emissions: Ark Invest
26.7.2022
A new report reveals an angle for sustainability in Bitcoin mining through harnessing onsite natural gas emissions
MiCA and ToFR: The EU moves to regulate the crypto-asset market
16.7.2022
The EU crypto regulation: With the main topics approved, who is affected and what are the possible impacts on the crypto industry?
Indian blockchain firm 5ire secures $100M to fund sustainability-focused project
15.7.2022
An Indian development firm looks to create a bridge between sustainability and blockchain technology with a proprietary layer-1 protocol incentivizing the use of United Nations sustainable development goals
Discussion Platform Reddit Introduces Blockchain-Backed Collectible Avatars to 52 Million Users
7.7.2022
The social media and discussion website Reddit has announced the launch of blockchain-backed collectible avatars. The collectible avatars are stored via the Polygon blockchain as the chain was chosen for its “low-cost transactions and sustainability commitments.” Reddit’s...
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
Crypto’s Need for Sustainability Standard-Setting Starts Here
29.5.2022
Patricia Trompeter, CEO of Sphere 3D, a Nasdaq-listed crypto mining company.____Cryptocurrencies have gained strong momentum over the last couple of years, drawing widespread attention from both proponents and skeptics. While investors have lauded digital currencies for their high yields...
Wikipedia Stops Accepting Cryptocurrency Donations Citing Community’s Environmental Concerns
2.5.2022
Wikipedia has decided to stop accepting cryptocurrency donations after eight years of doing so. The decision is based on the request by the Wikimedia community citing “issues of environmental sustainability” as a key reason. Wikipedia Discontinues Accepting Bitcoin, Crypto Donations...
Earth Day: A closer look at crypto projects that make the world a greener place
22.4.2022
Here are some of the leading environmentally-conscious projects within the crypto industry and how they are utilizing their technological influence to good effect
This Earth Day analysts say Bitcoin mining is naturally gravitating to green energy
22.4.2022
Earth Day 2022 is a good day to highlight how crypto mining operations have begun to naturally gravitate towards cheaper and cleaner energy sources
Smart Offsets: Algorand Ups Sustainability Pledge With Self-Executing Code
21.4.2022
The smart contract–based commitment to sustainability coincides with Earth Day
Polygon commits to going carbon neutral in 2022
12.4.2022
The network also pledged $20 million to offsetting their carbon footprint and fostering an industry wide movement
'Green oasis' for Bitcoin mining: Norway has almost 1% of global BTC hash rate
4.4.2022
Norway’s Bitcoin mining credentials are impressive: The small European country hosts 0.77% of Bitcoin’s hash rate using 100% green, renewable energy
The Bitcoin shitcoin machine: Mining BTC with biogas
29.3.2022
A Bitcoin mining facility in Slovakia converts human and animal waste into Bitcoin hash rate, securing the network while mining Bitcoin
Green ‘light:’ The EU’s approach to crypto balances eco-values with regulatory relevance
24.3.2022
European policymakers have backed away from passing rules which would have unfairly targeted Bitcoin for environmental reasons
Environmental sustainability key sticking point in EU MiCA bill
14.3.2022
The European Union’s MiCA bill has had a line related to environmental sustainability added back in, which could be problematic for Bitcoin miners in the region
Cryptowisser: Top 100 Crypto Coins Ranked by Carbon Footprint – Algorand Leads the Way
28.2.2022
PRESS RELEASE. February 2022: Leading Crypto service comparison site Cryptowisser, announces its Crypto Carbon Footprint list. The list ranks how sustainable the top 100 cryptocurrencies are and is based on the research of a Swedish team of sustainability experts. The list ranks each coin of how...