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How the New SEC ESG Proposal Could Impact Crypto Companies

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses a new ESG-focused proposal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and how it might impact publicly-traded crypto mining firms. Plus, insights on another SEC proposal addressing crypto exchanges. 

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Minería de Bitcoin y ESG: una combinación perfecta

A medida que la energía limpia se vuelve cada vez más barata, las operaciones mineras ayudarán a subsidiar proyectos ecológicos, escribe el director ejecutivo de la empresa minera CleanSpark. Este artículo de opinión es parte de la Semana de Minería de CoinDesk.

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What Does a Crypto Mining Farm Look Like?

As part of Mining Week, several CoinDesk reporters have compiled a photo essay capturing the insides of crypto mining farms throughout the globe, including HIVE Blockchain in Sweden, Bitfarms in Quebec, and many more. “The Hash” hosts discuss the importance of demystifying crypto mining and how a better understanding of these facilities can help address ESG concerns. 

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How Much Electricity Does Bitcoin Mining Actually Use?

Christine Lee presents data illustrating the environmental impact of the Bitcoin network, looking specifically at global energy consumption and regional carbon emissions. As regulators often target cryptocurrency ESG concerns, Lee highlights areas of the world where bitcoin mining uses emission-free electricity.

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Hive Blockchain to Buy Intel Mining Chips That Could Increase Hashrate by 95%

Mining firm Hive Blockchain has agreed to purchase Intel’s new mining chips, claiming that they can increase its aggregate bitcoin mining hashrate by as much as 95%. “The Hash” discusses the significance of Intel’s entry into the crypto space and what it means for the larger conversation about ESG concerns vocalized by politicians like Sen. Elizabeth Warren. 

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Morgan Stanley: Bitcoin Cannot Escape Sustainability Concerns

In a recent ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) report, Morgan Stanley claimed that the bitcoin mining industry will face challenges to meet investors' sustainability criteria. “The Hash” dissects the investment bank's latest crypto missive.

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Stronghold Digital Mining CEO Responds to Sen. Warren’s Letter Inquiring About Energy Use

As rising concerns about bitcoin’s carbon footprint have called for more environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-friendly mining, Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote to several miners, including Stronghold Digital Mining, in January inquiring a report on energy usage.

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The ESG Debate of Bitcoin Mining

Justin Podhola, CEO of Elite Mining, provides insights into the great bitcoin energy debate and its impact on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) investing. Plus, how Elite Mining is pursuing sustainable mining solutions.

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Is Today’s Rise in Bitcoin a Dead Cat Bounce?

Bitcoin (BTC) is recovering above its $40,000-$42,000 support zone after oversold signals appeared on the charts, but is this temporary? Martha Reyes-Hulme, Head of Research at crypto exchange and digital assets primer broker Bequant, discusses her crypto markets analysis and outlook, examining bitcoin’s correlation to the S&P 500 index and USD.

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Institutional Interests in Crypto Continue to Grow

The Week in Review panel at "All About Bitcoin" discusses their outlook for the crypto markets in the week ahead as Wall Street players are increasingly making moves in bitcoin, and institutional adoption and interests continue to grow. Plus, their take on renewables-focused mining amid intensifying ESG concerns and ether's daily issuance dropping below bitcoin's.

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