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BitMEX goes carbon-neutral and pledges to go the extra mile
2.11.2021
According to recent data, the cryptocurrency sector outputs near 150 TWh of electricity annually, a figure higher than countries like Poland, Norway, Egypt or Sweden
New Brazilian Bitcoin ETF pledges carbon neutrality
9.8.2021
Hashdex has promised to invest a portion of the assets managed by its new BITH11 ETF into carbon credits and green tech
While Chinese Bitcoin Miners Escaped Crackdowns, Sichuan’s Hydropower Plants Were Not So Lucky
2.8.2021
Regional reports from China indicate that government officials have been reviewing over 5,100 small-sized hydropower plants in order to get them to adapt to China’s cleanup and rectification process concerning future energy sources. China has pledged to be carbon neutral and ultimately have...
Bitcoin Mining Operation Reveals Plans to Convert Coal Ash Landfill Into Solar Farm
29.7.2021
Following the announcement from Greenidge Generation Holdings that detailed the company would be promoting a carbon-neutral stance, and the firm’s recent partnership with Foundry, Greenidge revealed on Thursday it is investing profits into a renewable energy investment program. The company...
Bitcoin Miner Greenidge Generation Plans to Develop South Carolina Mining Facility
4.7.2021
On Friday, the bitcoin mining operation Greenidge Generation Holdings announced the company is expanding to South Carolina in order to develop the firm’s next bitcoin mining facility. Greenidge details that the carbon-neutral Spartanburg facility will be ready in 2021 or early 2022. Bitcoin...
BIS Economist Recommends ‘Technology-Neutral’ Crypto Regulation, Low-Cost Supervision of Decentralized Markets
2.7.2021
An economist with the Bank of International Settlements has found that cryptocurrencies are not sought as an alternative to fiat currencies or regulated finance, therefore a “technology-neutral regulation to this asset class” is recommended. The economist discussed “embedded...
Mintable platform raises $13M, will integrate 'carbon neutral' NFTs on XRP Ledger
2.7.2021
The NFT marketplace plans to integrate Ripple’s XRP Ledger blockchain
Asian Algorithmic Trading Company Amber Group Reaches Unicorn Status
23.6.2021
Amber Group, a Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency trading company, has attained “unicorn” status. The company managed to raise $100 million in its Series B funding round. With the new influx, the company is now valued at one billion dollars, making it a unicorn. Amber Group’s strategy...
Ethereum price bounce to $2.6K fails to excite neutral-to-bearish pro traders
16.6.2021
Ethereum derivatives data highlights the lack of short-term strength as ETH price lags Bitcoin’s recovery to the $40,000 range
Crypto Market Sentiment in Neutral Zone; Tether Wins Week, Loses Day
14.6.2021
After climbing a short step up last week, the average 7-day moving crypto market sentiment score (sentscore) for ten major coins slipped to 5 from 5.15, according to the market sentiment analysis service Omenics. Ethereum (ETH)'s sentiment is still above bitcoin (BTC)'s, and is the only coin with...
One River Digital sees spike in demand for carbon neutral Bitcoin
10.6.2021
After introducing a new carbon-neutral system for Bitcoin investment in April, One River Digital has already applied for a carbon-neutral BTC ETF
Carbon-neutral Bitcoin funds gain traction as investors seek greener crypto
27.5.2021
Steps are being taken to ensure green Bitcoin options for investors, but this may only serve as a short-term solution to a long-term problem
Beijing’s Distaste for Bitcoin Mining Spreads to Inner Mongolia, Miners Could Face a ‘Social Credit Blacklist’
26.5.2021
Beijing’s recent crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry has found its way into Inner Mongolia according to a recent report. Inner Mongolian officials plan to introduce harsh penalties to bitcoin mining operations using the region’s grid without permission from authorities. New Rules...
Fund Manager One River Files SEC Prospectus for Carbon Neutral Bitcoin ETF
25.5.2021
On Monday, the crypto asset fund manager One River filed a unique bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the Form S-1 filed, One River wants to list a carbon-neutral bitcoin ETF on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)....
Crypto Market Sentiment Drops Further; Bitcoin Deep In the Neutral Zone
24.5.2021
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As the crypto market has corrected sharply, the market sentiment has seen a notable drop for the second week in a row - and it dropped out of the positive zone. The average 7-day moving crypto market sentiment score (sentscore) for ten major coins fell from 6.21 recorded last...
Bitcoin Mining Operation Greenidge Generation Plans to Be Carbon Neutral Next Month
14.5.2021
On Friday, the bitcoin mining operation Greenidge Generation has announced that starting June 1st, the firm will be “carbon neutral” for the rest of 2021 and beyond. Greenidge’s announcement follows the recent statements from Tesla and Square after the companies cited...
Greenidge Goes Carbon-Neutral, DeFi Crime Is Picking Up + More News
14.5.2021
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The owner of the vertically integrated Bitcoin (BTC) mining and power generation facility in Upstate New York, Greenidge Generation...
Glass half full: Bitcoin options traders neutral after 28% BTC price dip
26.4.2021
Bitcoin options data shows pro traders are neutrally positioned despite BTC's dip to $47,000 and the subsequent 15% recovery
China’s Carbon Neutral Stance Puts Pressure on BTC Miners, Sichuan Electricity to Increase 150%
24.4.2021
Bitcoin’s global hashrate dropped ten days ago following a coal mine accident that caused significant grid blackouts in Xinjiang, China. While initial estimates had shown more than 40% of the hashrate dropped, statistics from a five-day average show the hashpower only lost around 25%....
Eth2 is neutral infrastructure for our financial future
24.4.2021
Ethereum 2.0 is not a panacea, but its unbiased platform by design and mechanism might solve some of society’s problems