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Singaporean Company Launches World’s First Blockchain-Enabled Carbon Trading Exchange

Singaporean Company Launches World’s First Blockchain-Enabled Carbon Trading Exchange

AirCarbon Pte, a Singaporean exempt private company, has established the first-ever blockchain-powered carbon trading exchange (CTX) that will permit corporate buyers and airlines to sell and purchase tokens subsidized by carbon offset credits.

Ripple is Determined to be Carbon Neutral by 2030

Ripple is Determined to be Carbon Neutral by 2030

Ripple Labs Inc, the blockchain company behind the Ripple (XRP) coin has declared its intentions to eliminate all of its carbon footprint by 2030.

Spanish Renewable Energy Firm Partners with Climate Blockchain Initiatives to Boost Carbon Offset Sales on Blockchain

Spanish Renewable Energy Firm Partners with Climate Blockchain Initiatives to Boost Carbon Offset Sales on Blockchain

Acciona, a leading Spanish renewable energy company, has joined hands with Climate Blockchain Initiatives (CBI), a Valencia-based startup, to boost the sale of its carbon offsets using the latter’s blockchain-powered trading platform.

Square Inc. To Go Carbon Neutral in Its Bitcoin Operations by 2030

Square Inc. To Go Carbon Neutral in Its Bitcoin Operations by 2030

Jack Dorsey’s payment company Square Inc. has laid out plans to go carbon neutral bordering on all Bitcoin and operational aspects by 2030.

WEF: Blockchain Can Drive Sustainable Digital Finance for a Low-Carbon Economy

WEF: Blockchain Can Drive Sustainable Digital Finance for a Low-Carbon Economy

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has highlighted Blockchain as a driver of sustainable digital finance for a low-carbon economy

Mercedes Partners with Blockchain Company to Track Carbon Emission in Cobalt Supply Chain

Mercedes Partners with Blockchain Company to Track Carbon Emission in Cobalt Supply Chain

A collaboration between the major car manufacturers, Mercedes Benz and Circular, a Blockchain Startup to carry out a combined program which would be for the purpose of tracing the emissions of carbon in the cobalt supply chain.

Microsoft & EU Based Universities Believe Blockchain Can Achieve Paris Agreement Carbon Goals

Microsoft & EU Based Universities Believe Blockchain Can Achieve Paris Agreement Carbon Goals

With blockchain, industries like the financial services are finding alternative modes of cash transfers, with a gradual switching to cryptocurrencies. The use cases of blockchain technology are steadily transcending digital asset opportunities, as key EU partners now believe the technology could help meet the Paris Agreement Carbon Goals.

Mercedes Benz To Launch A Blockchain-Based Carbon Emission Tracker

Mercedes Benz To Launch A Blockchain-Based Carbon Emission Tracker

German automobile manufacturing company, Mercedes-Benz reported that they are working on an automobile blockchain gas emission tracker.

Solana Launches Real-Time Carbon Emissions Tracking Dashboard

Solana Launches Real-Time Carbon Emissions Tracking Dashboard

The Solana Foundation has launched a real-time tracking dashboard to measure carbon emissions on its blockchain, making it the first "major smart-contract blockchain" to do so. The dashboard, available on the Solana Climate website, aims to set a new standard for measuring emissions in the blockchain industry and encourages transparency. The data used to power the dashboard is open-source and modeled on the estimated carbon footprint of the Dell PowerEdge R940. The move comes as global efforts are being made to utilize blockchain technology to monitor carbon emissions.

UN Research Unveils Bitcoin's Environmental Toll Beyond Carbon Emissions

UN Research Unveils Bitcoin's Environmental Toll Beyond Carbon Emissions

A UN study reveals Bitcoin mining's significant environmental impact, including carbon emissions, water and land damage, and heavy reliance on fossil fuels. It calls for urgent regulatory and technological interventions to promote a sustainable digital currency ecosystem.

Gemini Purchases Carbon Credits to Decarbonize Bitcoin

Gemini Purchases Carbon Credits to Decarbonize Bitcoin

Gemini exchange is funding initiatives to help decarbonize Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Accelerates the Development of Renewable Energy for Bitcoin Mining

Bitcoin Accelerates the Development of Renewable Energy for Bitcoin Mining

The use of volcano power to mine Bitcoin (BTC) in El Salvador was propelling the leading cryptocurrency’s quest to accelerate renewable energy development.

US SEC Extends Review Period for 7RCC's Bitcoin ETF Listing

US SEC Extends Review Period for 7RCC's Bitcoin ETF Listing

The US SEC has extended the review period for 7RCC's Bitcoin ETF listing, with the final decision expected by June 24, with the initial deadline set for May 10. The Bitcoin ETF aims to provide investors with exposure to Bitcoin and incorporate carbon credits.

Universal Carbon UPCO2: World’s First Carbon Off-Set Token Now Tradable on Uphold Platform

Universal Carbon UPCO2: World’s First Carbon Off-Set Token Now Tradable on Uphold Platform

Universal Carbon (UPCO2), the world’s first tradable carbon token is available on Uphold to trade or to offset corporate carbon footprints, each token representing 1 ton of CO2

Microsoft Ventures into Nuclear Energy to Power AI Development

Microsoft Ventures into Nuclear Energy to Power AI Development

Microsoft is venturing into nuclear energy to support its growing AI and cloud computing needs. The company has posted a job listing for a Principal Program Manager in Nuclear Technology, focusing on the development of an energy strategy based on SMRs and microreactors. While this move aims to address the energy-intensive nature of AI models, it also raises questions about the environmental and logistical challenges associated with nuclear energy.

JustCarbon DAO Announces Multi-Exchange Platform Partnership

JustCarbon DAO Announces Multi-Exchange Platform Partnership

Carbon action marketplace JustCarbon has announced a multi-exchange platform partnership with DigiFinex, Coinsbit, LAToken and Coinstore signifying a play for dominance in the carbon market.

Flowcarbon Postpones Token Launch amid Crypto Market Downturn

Flowcarbon Postpones Token Launch amid Crypto Market Downturn

FlowCarbon announced that it has postponed the launch of its token due to slowing operations triggered by the current difficulties in the market.

Flowcarbon Refunds Investors After Canceling Token Launch

Flowcarbon Refunds Investors After Canceling Token Launch

Flowcarbon refunds investors after its planned Goddess Nature Token launch fails due to market challenges and regulatory resistance.

OneConnect Launches Blockchain Integrated Dual Carbon Innovation Lab

OneConnect Launches Blockchain Integrated Dual Carbon Innovation Lab

OneConnect Financial Technology Co. Ltd. has announced the launch of the Innovation Laboratory of Carbon Emission Governance Blockchain and Energy Technology (the “Dual Carbon (carbon peaking and carbon neutrality) Innovation Laboratory”).

Gitcoin and Shell Partner to Leverage Blockchain for Climate Solutions

Gitcoin and Shell Partner to Leverage Blockchain for Climate Solutions

Gitcoin collaborates with Shell to incentivize renewable energy adoption using blockchain. The partnership includes funding for Climate Solutions rounds and a Q4 hackathon.

Nasdaq-listed Northern Trust Boosts Digital Carbon Credit with Blockchain

Nasdaq-listed Northern Trust Boosts Digital Carbon Credit with Blockchain

Nasdaq-listed Northern Trust has introduced a digital platform for institutional voluntary carbon credit transactions, utilizing private ledger digital blockchain technology. The platform aims to streamline and digitize the complex process between institutional buyers and project developers.

7RCC Spearheads a Carbon-Neutral Bitcoin ETF for ESG-Focused Investing

7RCC Spearheads a Carbon-Neutral Bitcoin ETF for ESG-Focused Investing

7RCC has submitted a spot Bitcoin ETF with a composition of 80% Bitcoin and 20% carbon credit futures, providing a unique, carbon-neutral investment option in the crypto market.

Greenidge Commits to Being 100% Carbon Neutral for Its Bitcoin Mining Facility Starting June 2021

Greenidge Commits to Being 100% Carbon Neutral for Its Bitcoin Mining Facility Starting June 2021

Greenidge Generation Holdings Inc. plans to offset all carbon emissions from its Bitcoin mining facility, starting June 1st, 2021.

IPCC Concerns Energy-Intensive Crypto Mining as Risk of Climate Change

IPCC Concerns Energy-Intensive Crypto Mining as Risk of Climate Change

The latest report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) from the United Nations concerns the carbon footprint and its energy consumption produced by crypto mining.

Ethereum Energy consumption, Carbon Footprint Reduce 99.99% after Merge

Ethereum Energy consumption, Carbon Footprint Reduce 99.99% after Merge

Ethereum completed a massive software upgrade that is said to have slashed its carbon footprint and energy usage.

Flowcarbon Partners with Celo Blockchain to Create Carbon Market Ecosystem

Flowcarbon Partners with Celo Blockchain to Create Carbon Market Ecosystem

Climate technology company Flowcarbon has partnered with the carbon-negative blockchain Celo Foundation to create a carbon market ecosystem, which enables carbon emission credits to be traded on the Celo network in terms of token.

Elon Musk Reduced Dogecoin Carbon Emissions By 25%

Elon Musk Reduced Dogecoin Carbon Emissions By 25%

Dogecoin was the only memecoin to lower its carbon footprint by 25% in 2022, from 1,423 tons to 1,063. DOGE outperformed most crypto assets in the 2022 bear market. It placed third in the top 10 behind XRP and Binance currency. Shiba Inu community builds layer-2 networks, metaverses, and blockchain games.

Fireblocks Strengthens Support for Banking & Financial Institutions

Fireblocks Strengthens Support for Banking & Financial Institutions

Fireblocks, a leading enterprise platform for managing digital asset operations and fostering blockchain-based innovations, has announced the expansion of its secure MPC-CMP wallet and key management technology.

Volvo Cars Invests in London-based Blockchain Firm to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Footprint

Volvo Cars Invests in London-based Blockchain Firm to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Footprint

Volvo Cars, a leading Swedish car manufacturer, has invested in Circulor, a London-based blockchain company majoring in industrial supply chains. It sealed the deal through its venture capital investment arm called the Volvo Cars Tech Fund.

United Nations Development Programme to Conserve and Increase Kazakhstan’s Forestland Using Blockchain

United Nations Development Programme to Conserve and Increase Kazakhstan’s Forestland Using Blockchain

BitFury, a blockchain development firm has been making plans to get into partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in an effort to help the country reduce its greenhouse emissions by more than 15 percent as this would conserve and boost Kazakhstan’s Forestland.

Bitcoin Provides a Check Against Economic Mismanagement, says US Politician

Bitcoin Provides a Check Against Economic Mismanagement, says US Politician

US politician Ro Khanna has shared a tweet that is bullish on Bitcoin. He also advocated for sustainable cryptocurrency mining operations.

Auto Giants Consortium MOBI Reveals First Blockchain-based EVGI Standard

Auto Giants Consortium MOBI Reveals First Blockchain-based EVGI Standard

MOBI, A blockchain initiative for the electric automobile industry, backed by auto giants Honda and General Motors debuted a blockchain standard for EV charging

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