European banks launch ‘sustainable’ blockchain platform for digital bonds
The platform makes the first use case of a so-called “Proof of Climate” blockchain protocol.
The ‘Skull of Satoshi’ Proves Bitcoin Mining Discourse Isn’t Dead
An artist made great art and learned about Bitcoin.
US legislators renew call for EPA investigation of crypto mining emissions data
Senator Edward Markey and Representative Jared Huffman want miners to disclose emissions data and the EPA to lead an investigation of their impact.
U.S. Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Force Crypto Miners to Disclose Emissions
U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) reintroduced a bill that would have crypto miners disclose their emissions and see the Environmental Protection Agency analyze the effect mining has.
Recycle to earn, a new frontier for blockchain technology towards ESG goals
At the European Blockchain Convention, Circularr won the award for blockchain startup of the year. Recycling with blockchain was the pitch.
Startup Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Completes First Transaction of Clean Mining Tokens
Bitcoin miner CleanSpark sold clean-bitcoin tokens to alternative investment firm Melanion Capital.
Lawmakers write to US officials about crypto energy usage information gathering
Elizabeth Warren and seven other Democrats want to know how much the Environmental Protection Agency and Energy Department know about crypto mining energy draws.
Riot reports 17K miners offline due to Texas weather
The mining firm reported two of the buildings at its Whinstone facility in Rockdale were damaged in December as Texas experienced days of sub-zero temperatures.
How Bitcoin mining saved Africa’s oldest national park from bankruptcy
The Virunga National Park’s Bitcoin mine in the Democratic Republic of the Congo monetizes surplus energy for conservation efforts.
Crypto industry leaders ‘scared of a strong SEC’ — Senator Warren
Senator Elizabeth Warren claims the Trump Administration “gave a green light” to a cryptocurrency market full of junk tokens, rug pulls and Ponzi schemes.
Climate tech VC argues Bitcoin’s ESG positives outweigh its negatives 31:1
The Bitcoin network has a 31:1 positive to negative ratio according to climate tech VC Daniel Batten.
The most eco-friendly blockchain networks in 2022
This year saw the realignment of the crypto industry toward greener, more energy-efficient blockchains.
Decentralized solutions for climate change are key as COP disappoints
Climate change initiatives led by politicians and sponsored by some of the biggest polluters demand a change in initiatives — Decentralized tech could play a key role.
ECB official proposes ban on tokens with an ‘excessive ecological footprint’
EU officials previously rejected an outright ban on crypto mining, but the Markets in Crypto Assets bill could require firms to report any potential environmental impact.
Island nation turns to metaverse to preserve its disappearing heritage
The island of Tuvalu said it plans to build a digital version of itself in order to preserve its history as it faces erasure due to climate change.
Climate Change Coalition releases report on blockchain and emerging technologies at the COP 27
Cointelegraph is a member of the network of organizations committed to using blockchain technology for climate action.
Report: Vast majority of blockchain energy studies ‘lack scientific rigor’
According to researchers, 74% of blockchain energy studies ‘do not build upon existing theories.’
BIS, UN, Hong Kong Monetary Authority concludes tokenized green bonds trial
Project Genesis 2.0 continued the joint effort of exploring blockchain opportunities for green investments.
Europe moves toward regulatory action on crypto’s environmental impact, energy use
After rejecting a proposal to ban crypto mining, the EU is looking at disclosure and mitigation measures to make crypto assets more sustainable in the coming years.