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New Wave of Green Energy Programs Influence Crypto Mining Sector
The mass exodus of crypto mining operations out of China based on intensified crackdowns has triggered the urge for sustainable and environmentally friendly mining activities.
Ripple Co-Founder Proposes Alternatives to Proof-of-Work Model to Make Bitcoin More Sustainable
Many industry experts have addressed the issue of sustainability, and how the current Bitcoin network can be tweaked to achieve better energy efficiency.
United Nations Showcases NFTs Meant to Foster Climate Change Awareness
The United Nations, through its UN-Habitat program, is taking advantage of NFTs to create awareness about the global climate crisis through an initiative called DigitalArt4 Climate.
US Senator Questions Bitcoin Mining Firm on Environmental Impact
US Senator Elizabeth Warren questioned bitcoin mining firm Greenidge Generation Holdings about the impact of its operations on power prices, climate change and the local area as part of her efforts to tackle the negative consequences of cryptocurrency mining on the environment.
White House Suggests Banning Proof-Of-Work Crypto
The Biden administration believes that crypto asset mining consumes a lot of electricity. The White House researchers are urging crypto miners to explore greener alternatives.
Riot Blockchain's Texas Mining Operations Disrupted by Winter Storms
Riot Platforms' 2023 hash rate ambitions were slowed by Texas winter weather.
Unclear Crypto Regulations in South Africa Alarm Entrepreneurs
Cryptocurrency regulation is still largely unclear in South Africa, creating a strenuous business environment for crypto entrepreneurs.
Nigeria Eyes New Regulatory Framework to Boost Crypto and Blockchain Adoption
Nigeria’s Ministry of Finance is collaborating with the nation’s capital market watchdog, to provide a new regulatory environment for the blockchain and crypto space.
Ripple CEO Disagrees with Coinbase CEO's Apolitical Work Policy, Considers Relocating Overseas
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has banned political discussions in the crypto work environment, a move that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse disagrees with.
Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead Predicts Bitcoin Price Rebound Despite Slow Economic Recovery
In an investor letter, Dan Morehead Pantera Capital CEO explained why the current market environment could be a boom for Bitcoin as investors seek new opportunities.
Brazil Highlights Blockchain Technology as a Digital Strategy Goal
Last week, Brazil unveiled its Digital Government Strategy that highlighted the use of distributed ledger systems and blockchain technology to transform major parts of the economy, especially in a post-COVID-19 environment.
Beyond Banking: DBS Bank’s Digital Transformation into Smarter ‘Phygital’ Banking Services
In 2019, despite facing an increasingly challenging and uncertain environment, especially the second half of last year, DBS achieved a record performance and successfully launched DBS’ First Fully Virtual Wealth Management Account Opening Solution.
