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Finance

Why MOBI’s Blockchain ESG Tests Matter

The organization’s recent partnership with trade group MEF is meant to help with large-scale projects like measuring tailpipe emissions.

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Videos

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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Finance

Morgan Stanley Says Bitcoin Cannot Escape Energy Requirements

Increased investor interest means sustainability has become an important consideration for crypto, the bank said.

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Opinion

Bitcoin’s 'Energy Problem' Is Overblown

Yes, Bitcoin consumes a huge amount of electricity. But we must look at both its energy sources and its overall vision in order to fully understand the situation.

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Videos

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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Opinion

10 2022 Predictions From PwC’s Henri Arslanian

El Salvador. The metaverse. Web 3 catalysts. Ethereum’s future.

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Finance

8 Trends That Will Shape Bitcoin Mining in 2022

CoinDesk’s first ever year-end survey of crypto miners reveals a competitive but mature business with potential for merger activity to accelerate.

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Finance

Former Oilfield Drillers See Energy Sector and Bitcoin Mining Joining Forces

If the founders of bitcoin miner JAI Energy are right, the two industries are an ideal match.

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Finance

One-Fourth of Fund Managers Expect Bitcoin Price Over $75K in 12 Months: BofA Survey

Long bitcoin trades more crowded than long ESG, the survey said.

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Markets

Do Cryptocurrencies Have a Dirty Little ESG Secret?

There’s a common argument that bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are environmentally dirty – but that’s not necessarily true. Advisors need to be aware that the worlds of ESG and crypto are continuing to intersect in new ways.

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