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Bitcoiners Scoff at Chris Larsen's $5M Campaign to Force a BTC Code Change

The Ripple executive and allies at Greenpeace assume that all it takes for a fundamental change to bitcoin's code is getting 50 firms and core developers on board.

Ripple Executive Chairman Chris Larsen (Ripple)

Tecnologia

Bitcoiners zombam da campanha de US$ 5 milhões de Chris Larsen para forçar uma mudança no código BTC

O executivo da Ripple e aliados do Greenpeace presumem que tudo o que é necessário para uma mudança fundamental no código do bitcoin é conseguir a adesão de 50 empresas e desenvolvedores Core .

Ripple Executive Chairman Chris Larsen (Ripple)

Tecnologia

Les Bitcoiners se moquent de la campagne de 5 millions de dollars de Chris Larsen pour forcer un changement de code BTC

Le dirigeant de Ripple et ses alliés de Greenpeace supposent que tout ce qu'il faut pour un changement fondamental du code du Bitcoin, c'est l'adhésion de 50 entreprises et développeurs Core .

Ripple Executive Chairman Chris Larsen (Ripple)

Finanças

DA Davidson Cuts Miner Stronghold’s Target by 40% Ahead of Earnings

The stock is still “super cheap” compared to other mining peers, analyst says.

Stronghold Digital Mining CEO Greg Beard (right) and Co-Chairman Bill Spence (left). 
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White House Seeks Public Comments on Crypto ESG Concerns

The White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy is seeking public commentary about crypto's energy and environmental impact, noting the potential for digital assets to aid climate change efforts. “The Hash” team discusses how public opinions could help regulators better understand Web 3 technology while commenting on the global trend of proof-of-work scrutiny. 

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Can Crypto Miners Make the World Greener?

As it decarbonizes, the mining industry might help push energy producers to build more renewable power sources.

Bitcoin mining can soak up renewable energy that is hard to transmit or consume locally, giving a leg up to energy producers. (Yunha)

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Could Arizona Be the Next Blockchain Innovation Hub?

AZ Bitcoin Network organizer Stephen Cole joins “Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson to discuss emerging crypto communities and growing use of bitcoin in Arizona. Plus, reactions to regulators reining in bitcoin’s energy consumption.

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Renewable Crypto Mining in the Italian Alps

As part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week content, Regulatory Reporter for Europe Sandali Handagama explains how crypto mining firms like the Alps Blockchain are using renewable hydropower in the mountainous regions of Italy. Handagama addresses the broader narrative of eco-friendly mining and the debate in the European Parliament on proof-of-work.

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Will Belarus Lure Crypto Miners Amid Sanctions, Russia-Ukraine War?

Despite favorable business conditions, a country’s political environment can deter international capital. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Mining Week

Regional turmoil notwithstanding, President Alexander Lukashenko's government is committed to attracting crypto miners, lawyers in Minsk say. (Illustration: Yunha Lee)

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Revisiting Bitcoin’s Energy ‘Problem’ in the Face of ESG Investment Mandates

Critics of Bitcoin’s energy use should consider its relative carbon density rather than the absolute amount of energy used.

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