Bitcoin’s beefy environmental costs are worse than those of gold or red meat production
It can be hard to notice the real-world impact of digital assets – but they can be immense.
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Bitcoin has a greenhouse gas problem. A coding tweak could fix most of it
Bitcoin already produces as much CO2 as some countries, and the problem keeps growing.
Can crypto help Russia evade sanctions?
Actually, no.
Sweden calls for crypto mining ban to protect the climate
Bitcoin alone produces emissions comparable to a medium country.
The surprising similarity between Bitcoin and ancient stone money from a Pacific island
Bitcoin is often called digital gold, but perhaps digital stone money may be more apt.
The relationship between social media and cryptocurrencies is not healthy
A single tweet from Elon Musk can move the crypto market by billions.
Nobel Prize-winning economist calls Bitcoin a ‘cult’
"There always seems to be a new crop of believers. Maybe just think of it as a cult that can ...
Does cryptocurrency need governance? These researchers say so
Bitcoin has done a lot for some people, but what has it really done for society?
Bitcoin has an energy problem. Now what?
By 2024, the bitcoin network is set to use as much energy as a medium-sized country like Italy.
Why China is banning one of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining hubs
China isn't very fond of cryptos, apparently.
What exactly is cryptocurrency anyway?
A basic rundown of Bitcoin and other cryptos, beyond the hype.
Bitcoin now consumes more energy than Argentina
As Bitcoin's price surges, so does its carbon footprint.
Bitcoin’s energy consumption is the same as a small country
Did you know that Bitcoin is a significant contributor to global warming?
Mining cryptocurrencies consumes as much energy as mining precious metals
More evidence that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have a negative environmental impact.
How the cryptocurrency boom could make or break Iceland’s economy
Iceland is welcoming a new generation of miners.
Bitcoin to consume 0.5% of the world’s electricity — as much as Ireland
Bitcoin may have made some people rich, but it also consumed a lot of energy and produced a lot of ...
Crypto mining is using almost as much power as Greece
Bitcoin and Ethereum emit as much greenhouse gases as 6.8 million average European inhabitants
One man pushed Bitcoin from $100 to over $1,000 a pop in two months’ time, new research reports
You have one chance to guess if he did it through fraud or not. (Hint: it was fraud).
How bitcoin’s blockchain could mark an end to corruption
Bitcoin's blockchain database is shared by all nodes participating in a system - that's more computing power than Google has. ...
Algorithm predicts the Price of Bitcoin – Developers Double Their Investment in 50 Days
A team at MIT has developed a prediction algorithm that allows them to determine when the price of the infamous ...
Cicada 3301: A puzzle for the brightest minds, posted by an unknown, mysterious organization
It's perhaps the most enigmatic and intriguing thing on the internet, which promises an "epiphany" when you solve it. No one ...
