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Asia Morning Briefing: The First AI vs BTC Environmental Impact Numbers are Here. And it Might Start a New Debate
23.7.2025
Bitcoin’s environmental footprint dwarfs that of large language models across every metric, from CO₂ emissions to water use to mineral depletion. But comparisons need context
Senate Democrats Propose Emissions Caps on Crypto Mining and AI Data Centers
14.4.2025
Democratic Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and John Fetterman introduced the “Clean Cloud Act of 2025” this week, proposing regional emissions limits and financial penalties for cryptocurrency mining operations and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers that exceed environmental standards. Senate...
PowerDime launching tokenized renewable energy platform with Chintai
2.12.2024
According to data from Market.US, the virtual power purchase agreement market was valued at roughly $16.7 billion in 2023
Sky co-founder proposes no new emissions for core token
4.11.2024
Rune Christensen proposed a deflationary model for Sky, halting token emissions and aligning with MakerDAO’s original supply reduction vision
Sky co-founder proposes no new emissions for core token
4.11.2024
Rune Christensen proposed a deflationary model for Sky, halting token emissions and aligning with MakerDAO’s original supply reduction vision
Bitcoin mining bans may lead to 'unintended consequences' for environment
3.11.2024
Researchers argue that “not all Bitcoin mining is equal” across countries, suggesting that bans in certain nations may cause more harm than good on a global scale
Bitcoin mining bans may lead to 'unintended consequences' for environment
3.11.2024
Researchers argue that “not all Bitcoin mining is equal” across countries, suggesting that bans in certain nations may cause more harm than good on a global scale
Bitcoin mining bans may lead to ‘unintended consequences’ for environment
3.11.2024
Researchers argue that “not all Bitcoin mining is equal” across countries, suggesting that bans in certain nations may cause more harm than good on a global scale
Nansen highlights AI-fueled NodeFi, GPUfi for DePIN investment
1.11.2024
Nansen takes a detailed look at an emerging opportunity for Web3-powered investors in a new report
Nansen highlights AI-fueled NodeFi, GPUfi for DePIN investment
1.11.2024
Nansen takes a detailed look at an emerging opportunity for Web3-powered investors in a new report
Bitcoin Amsterdam: Flawed research drives harmful Bitcoin policies
11.10.2024
Speakers at the Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 conference exposed how flawed academic studies on Bitcoin fuel misinformation, affect media coverage and lead to misguided policies
MARA Launches Pilot to Harness Shale Gas for Bitcoin Mining Operations
8.10.2024
MARA, one of the largest bitcoin miners in the public market, has kicked off an exciting new pilot program aimed at powering its operations with excess natural gas from U.S. shale, as noted in a report from Reuters. This initiative emerges amidst an ongoing battle for electricity between artificial...
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
US regulator again delays decision on eco-friendly Bitcoin ETF
4.9.2024
The carbon-offset Bitcoin ETF has been waiting on regulators since December 2023
US regulator again delays decision on eco-friendly Bitcoin ETF
4.9.2024
The carbon-offset Bitcoin ETF has been waiting on regulators since December 2023
Academic Paper Demonstrates Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Mitigate Methane Emissions
3.9.2024
Researchers Murray A. Rudd, Matthew Jones, Daniel Sechrest, Daniel Batten, and Dennis Porter have unveiled a new study showcasing a cutting-edge framework that fuses landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) systems with bitcoin mining. This innovative strategy is designed not only to combat methane emissions...
Scientific paper argues Bitcoin mining can reduce methane emissions
31.8.2024
According to a United Nations report, Methane gas runoff is “80 times more harmful than CO2 for 20 years after it is released.”
Scientific paper argues Bitcoin mining can reduce methane emissions
31.8.2024
According to a United Nations report, Methane gas runoff is “80 times more harmful than CO2 for 20 years after it is released.”
IMF Economists Suggest Electricity Tax to Lower Crypto and AI Environmental Impact
17.8.2024
International Monetary Fund (IMF) economists have warned of the environmental impact of crypto mining and AI data centers, which are projected to increase global electricity consumption to 3.5% by 2027, leading to higher carbon emissions. Proposing a targeted electricity tax, the authors estimate...
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