The investment firm filed the application for its Bitcoin ETF with Canadian securities regulators in February.
Crypto miner Argo Blockchain goes ‘climate positive’ on greenhouse gas emissions
Environmental sustainability continues to be top of mind for cryptocurrency miners after Elon Musk drew negative attention to the industry earlier this year.
UN chooses NFT marketplace host in efforts to fight climate change
The United Nations has previously said it was exploring the uses of blockchain technology in the fight against climate change and to help reach a more sustainable global economy.
ETH 2.0 will help Ether outpace Bitcoin, Pantera Capital CEO predicts
Ether has more potential than Bitcoin as a newer cryptocurrency, and the latest EIP 1559 will help the token trade more like a fixed asset, Pantera Capital CEO said.
Cambridge and IEA data shows bitcoin carbon intensity peaked last year
Worst case projections seem to suggest that bitcoin emissions will be down by more than two-thirds in five years.
Enjin joins Crypto Climate Accord, goes carbon negative
The cryptocurrency industry uses approximately 150 TWh of electricity annually, which is more than Poland, Norway, Egypt or Sweden, the company said.
Winklevoss’ Gemini buys carbon credits to cut Bitcoin’s CO2 footprint
Gemini has partnered with a nonprofit to purchase carbon permits from government-related cap-and-trade markets and erase them from circulation.
UN sees blockchain technology as tool to fight climate crisis
The UN will keep exploring the uses of blockchain to improve the reliability of data on harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
Perlin (PERL) price gains 100% as the focus on green energy solutions intensifies
PERL price defied the marketwide downturn with a 100% rally following the release of an environmentally friendly focused platform that provides users with carbon credits.
One River Digital sees spike in demand for carbon neutral Bitcoin
After introducing a new carbon-neutral system for Bitcoin investment in April, One River Digital has already applied for a carbon-neutral BTC ETF.
Shutting down Bitcoin is impossible, Ark Investment founder says
Multiple efforts to ban Bitcoin couldn’t stop the largest cryptocurrency from becoming a $1-trillion asset earlier this year.
Can blockchain ever be part of the solution for tackling climate change?
Because of Bitcoin, blockchain’s impact on the climate has come into sharp focus. But can this technology actually be part of the solution for saving the environment?
Top mining, metals firms test blockchain to trace cobalt for electric cars
Miners Glencore, CMOC and Eurasian Resources Group, together with battery material supplier Umicore, are looking for ways to ensure the cobalt used for electric vehicles is traceable.
Banking system consumes two times more energy than Bitcoin: research
According to Galaxy’s estimates, the annual energy usage of Bitcoin stands at 114 TWh, while the banking industry consumes over 260 TWh each year.
Comedian Bill Maher excoriates environmental impact of crypto
The mention of Dogecoin still got a few cheers from the socially distanced audience.
Experts debate Bitcoin climate footprint in latest Cointelegraph Crypto Duel
In the latest Cointelegraph video debate, experts discuss pathways towards making Bitcoin more sustainable.
Bitcoin greenwashing? Lawmakers want clearer definitions of green energy
U.K. legislators want clearer definitions applied to green energy usage to combat the rise of financial “greenwashing.”
NFTb launches NFT marketplace focused on environmental sustainability
The new marketplace is said to provide a more affordable option for artists launching digital artwork and other rare collectibles. It also lets them donate a portion of their proceeds to charities.
Tezos-native NFT platform H=N gains steam, launches World Art Day fundraiser
The indie NFT platform is bringing an artist-first ethos to its design and events.
All that mined is not green: Bitcoin’s carbon footprint hard to estimate
The impact of BTC mining on the environment has turned into a debate — here’s what academics think and if “green Bitcoin” is possible.