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BTC Reacts to Possible Half-Point Rate Rise in May

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun discusses bitcoin’s reaction to recent statements by Fed Chair Jerome Powell about a possible interest rate hike by 50 basis points. Plus, crypto’s environmental impact as Earth Day raises ESG concerns, Justin Sun’s USDD stablecoin project and the best times of day to trade crypto. 

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Earth Day 2022: Kevin O’Leary Discusses Crypto Mining and ESG

Kevin O’Leary discusses regulatory concerns regarding the environmental impact of crypto mining as the world observes Earth Day. O’Leary explains how projects like Bitzero in Norway are utilizing renewables like nuclear and hydro power. Plus, a conversation about the Canadian political landscape and the country’s crypto ecosystem.

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Algorand Plans to Black Out Times Square Ahead of Earth Day

The Algorand Foundation will darken New York City’s Times Square ahead of Earth Day, aiming to debunk myths about the carbon impact of blockchain technology and bring awareness to the environmental costs of Times Square billboards.

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Tech

Everything We Want Costs Energy, Including Bitcoin

What’s essential is situating bitcoin mining and energy in a larger context.

How do we ascribe value to the "stuff" we want?

Finance

Everledger Offers Diamond Industry Blockchain-Based Carbon Offsetting

Track-and-trace blockchain pioneer Everledger is using its technology to help the diamond industry offset its carbon footprint.

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Finance

Microsoft, Celo Back Virtual Earth Day Event From Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition

Microsoft is throwing its weight behind the Blockchain for Social Impact Coalition (BSIC) incubator, a six-week hackathon focused on green energy.

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