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Environment
Crypto Mining Moratorium Faces Stiff Headwinds in Albany
The New York State Assembly voted to pass the bill last week, but a fresh wave of opposition from industry and lawmakers alike could make the Senate battle much more difficult.

What a Mining Moratorium Could Really Mean for New York’s Crypto Industry
The state's proposed two-year ban is inching closer to reality, and experts warn about its potentially chilling effect.

New York Lawmakers Advance Mining Moratorium Bill to Full Assembly
The bill would bar new permits for proof-of-work mining operations in former power plants for two years.

Kevin O'Leary on Clean Bitcoin Mining, the Elon Musk-Twitter Conundrum
The future of the crypto mining industry is likely nuclear and hydro, the “Shark Tank” co-host said on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

These ‘Utility NFTs’ Look to Gamify Rainforest Protection
The AEternals NFT project offers a crypto-native way to protect plots of land in the Amazon rainforest.

Solana-Based Climate Change Project Employs ‘NFTrees’ to Save Rainforests
GainForest combines satellite imagery with data science in a bid to incentivize landowners away from cutting down trees.

US House Democrats Call for Scrutiny on Crypto Mining as Environmental Threat
Rep. Huffman and other congressional Democrats wrote the EPA chief on the potential harm to the climate and environment.

Smart Offsets: Algorand Ups Sustainability Pledge With Self-Executing Code
The smart contract–based commitment to sustainability coincides with Earth Day, which is Friday.

Sweden, EU Discussed Bitcoin Proof-of-Work Ban: Report
Documents released by a German site suggest concern about the environmental impact of the crypto mining method.

Algorand Rents Times Square Billboard to Tout Green Cred Ahead of Earth Day
The ad buy comes with a “dark” twist.
