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EU Squashes Crypto Mining Ban

The European Parliament has just voted against a proposal to possibly ban the use of proof-of-work blockchain technology due to its energy-intensive nature. “The Hash” hosts discuss the significance of the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework and what this could mean for future crypto regulation efforts.

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Can the Metaverse be Regulated? What Crypto Community’s Reaction to Biden’s Executive Order Tells Us

The former chairman and CEO of Walt Disney Bob Iger is getting into the metaverse business by investing in Web 3 company Genies. Bradley Tusk, Tusk Venture Partners co-founder and managing partner, joins “First Mover” to explain how policies from Web 2 could shape regulation in the metaverse as institutional interest continues to grow.

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Kevin O’Leary on His White House Meeting with Lawmakers, Lummis’ Pro-Crypto Bill

“Shark Tank” co-host and O’Shares ETFs Chairman Kevin O’Leary joins “First Mover” to share his insights on the current state of global crypto regulation. O’Leary examines a bill in the European Union addressing proof-of-work mining, along with the Responsible Financial Innovation Act proposed by U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.).

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Plaidoyer en faveur d'une taxation de la preuve de travail

La plupart des propriétaires de Bitcoin ne sont T des cypherpunks et n'ont T besoin d'un mécanisme de consensus gourmand en énergie. Une taxe les orienterait vers des alternatives raisonnables. Cet article fait partie de la Semaine fiscale de CoinDesk.

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Tezos Co-Founder on Carbon Footprint, Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake

Kathleen Breitman, co-founder of the Tezos blockchain, explains how their protocol utilizes proof-of-stake to maintain energy efficiency. Plus, her opinion on the ongoing debate in the crypto space about how proof-of-stake compares to proof-of-work.

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Valkyrie Exec. Unpacks House Hearing on Energy Impacts of Blockchains

Valkyrie Chief Investment Officer Steven McClurg discusses his reactions to Thursday's House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on the energy use of crypto mining. Plus, thoughts on the threat of a 51% attack on Bitcoin, criticisms about proof-of-work mining, and a wider outlook for the mining industry.

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EU Markets Regulator Reportedly Calls for Ban on Proof-of-Work Crypto Mining

Energy-intensive proof-of-work crypto mining should be banned in the European Union (EU), according to the vice chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Erik Thedéen. “The Hash” panel discusses the differences between proof-of-work and proof-of-stake mining following the latest bitcoin energy debate.

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Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake: What’s the Difference?

Breaking down the differences between bitcoin’s proof-of-work system and ethereum’s proof-of-stake system as part of a larger conversation about which cryptocurrency will dominate the blockchain space.

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Bitcoin’s Environmental Challenge: Proof-of-Stake vs. Proof-of-Work

Tesla’s decision to stop accepting bitcoin payments due to environmental concerns has reignited the bitcoin energy debate. Will the proof-of-stake network be better for the planet? John Wu of Ava Labs weighs in on the debate and discusses Avalanche, a proof-of-stake blockchain that Wu sees as a complementary to Ethereum.

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