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How To Punch Fascists Even Better In Indiana Jones And The Great Circle
9.12.2024
Indiana Jones is known for a few things. The hat. The whip. Archaeology. But one of the things he’s best known for is punching fascists (Nazi, or otherwise).Read more
Mercy Corps CIO explains how NGOs can integrate blockchain to amplify their efforts
16.10.2024
Rapid and efficient humanitarian aid distribution is enhanced through the use of blockchain technology. Mercy Corps CIO Scott Onder explains how
Blockchain Climate Tech Startup Coral Raises $3 Million
26.9.2024
Coral, a climate tech startup leveraging blockchain and AI, has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to expand its operations and enhance its carbon emissions management platform. The funding will enable Coral to open a new office in Abu Dhabi, hire more experts, and improve its AI-powered...
WeWork founder’s crypto startup refunds investors after no token launch: Report
12.9.2024
Flowcarbon reportedly cited tough market conditions and resistance from carbon registries as the main reasons behind the refunds
We Need DePIN to Get to Net-Zero Emissions
5.9.2024
To achieve the net-zero goal ASAP, we must find a way to actively integrate end consumers into the energy market. The answer is Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, says Kai Siefert, founder and CEO of Combinder, a user-owned distributed energy network
IMF execs float raising crypto mining electricity prices by 85%
16.8.2024
A tax on the energy used by crypto miners could cut emissions by 100 million tons a year, equal to Belgium’s emissions, say two IMF executives
Verofax Partners With Climate Tech Firm Netgreen to Power Global Reforestation Efforts
13.8.2024
Blockchain firm Verofax has teamed up with climate tech startup Netgreen to enhance global reforestation efforts. The partnership aims to create a transparent and efficient way for individuals to support tree-planting initiatives. This collaboration will also help track and measure carbon capture...
New Scientist’s Bitcoin Ban Article Sparks Backlash: Experts Slam ‘Bad Science’ and Bias
9.1.2024
On Jan. 8, 2024, a New Scientist article sparked debate by questioning whether nations ought to consider banning bitcoin due to its environmental footprint. The editorial has drawn significant criticism from numerous bitcoin supporters. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) expert Daniel...
Vitalik Buterin: AI may surpass humans as the 'apex species'
28.11.2023
“Even Mars may not be safe” if superintelligent AI turns against humanity, warns Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin
Bitcoin miners double down on efficiency and renewable energy at the World Digital Mining Summit
23.9.2023
Bitmain rolled out its efficiency-focused Antminer S21 at the WDMS and Bitcoin miners shared their plans for boosting productivity via green energy
Crypto Crashes and Climate Chaos: FDIC Highlights Key Banking Risks in 2023
15.8.2023
The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) flagged escalating risks from cryptocurrencies in its annual review of risks facing the banking industry. FDIC: Cryptos and Climate Top Risk List for Banks in 2023 Cryptocurrencies present “novel and complex risks” that are difficult...
Study Shows Bitcoin Mining Could Accelerate Transition to Renewable Energy
14.8.2023
A new study suggests bitcoin mining could actually help drive the transition to renewable energy sources. Researchers Juan Ignacio Ibañez and Alexander Freier make the case that Bitcoin miners’ demand for cheap electricity provides incentives for increased renewable energy production....
Web3 Could Revolutionize Climate Finance
24.7.2023
Ghost From the Well: Is Crypto Mining With Associated Gas Better for the Environment?
24.7.2023
Oil and gas companies are keen to use gas that would normally be flared off to run bitcoin mining operations. But environmentalists claim the practice merely perpetuates the use of fossil fuels
Yellen Champions Ukraine Support as ‘Single Best Thing We Can Do for the Global Economy’ Ahead of G20 Summit
16.7.2023
Janet Yellen, serving as the 78th U.S. Treasury secretary, emphatically declared on Sunday that bolstering Ukraine represents “the single best thing we can do for the global economy.” Furthermore, Yellen expressed caution regarding the premature removal of trade constraints against China,...
Deflecting Blame — Bank of England Governor Bailey Accuses UK Retailers of Overcharging Customers
9.7.2023
After the Covid-19 pandemic, many people believe the implementation of extensive stimulus measures and quantitative easing (QE) policies resulted in an overwhelming surge of inflation that has burdened millions across the globe. While certain individuals attribute this economic turmoil to...
Startup Arbol Unveils AI and Blockchain-Powered Climate Insurance Platform
20.6.2023
The market for climate insurance is estimated to triple in the next decade
ecoterra Presale Adds Coca Cola, Carlsberg, Evian to Sustainable Cryptocurrency Ecosystem - $4.35 Million Raised So Far
27.5.2023
Bridging the worlds of sustainability and digital currency, ecoterra has carved out a unique niche in the green Web3 sector.
Utilizing the potential of blockchain technology, ecoterra fosters eco-friendly practices while simultaneously highlighting the viability of sustainable cryptocurrencies....
Climate Finance Firm Solid World Opens Forward Carbon Liquidity Pools With Polygon
18.5.2023
The pool will enable the purchase of mangrove-based carbon credits
White House advisors renew push for 30% digital mining energy tax
3.5.2023
The May 2 blog post by the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) has already attracted strong criticism from the community