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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Can crypto help Russia evade sanctions?
Actually, no.
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.
Does cryptocurrency need governance? These researchers say so
Bitcoin has done a lot for some people, but what has it really done for society?
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’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.
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).
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