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How Much Electricity Does Bitcoin Mining Actually Use?

Christine Lee presents data illustrating the environmental impact of the Bitcoin network, looking specifically at global energy consumption and regional carbon emissions. As regulators often target cryptocurrency ESG concerns, Lee highlights areas of the world where bitcoin mining uses emission-free electricity.

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The Debate on Whether or Not China’s Crypto Mining Ban Is Worsening Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact

A new study published in Joule claims that bitcoin’s environmental impact has worsened since China’s 2021 ban on cryptocurrency mining because miners moved their operations to countries with less renewable energy. “The Hash” dissects this report, comparing its findings with statistics from the Bitcoin Mining Council while also considering the human rights value of uncensorable money as seen in the Russia-Ukraine crisis.

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Bitcoin Latest Price Drop Suggests It’s Not ‘Digital Gold’ for Everyone

As geopolitical tensions rise, the cryptocurrency's price has fallen.

Bitcoin's price vs. gold, year-to-date returns. (CoinDesk Research, St. Louis Fed, Yahoo Finance)

Opinion

O 'problema energético' do Bitcoin é exagerado

Sim, o Bitcoin consome uma enorme quantidade de eletricidade. Mas temos de olhar tanto para as suas fontes de energia como para a sua visão global, a fim de compreendermos plenamente a situação.

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Opinion

Le « problème énergétique » du Bitcoin est exagéré

Oui, Bitcoin consomme énormément d’électricité. Mais il faut s’intéresser à la fois à ses sources d’énergie et à sa vision d’ensemble pour bien comprendre la situation.

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Opinion

El 'problema energético' de Bitcoin es exagerado

Sí, Bitcoin consume una enorme cantidad de electricidad. Pero debemos mirar tanto sus fuentes de energía como su visión global para comprender plenamente la situación.

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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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Opinion

«Энергетическая проблема» Биткойна преувеличена

Да, Bitcoin потребляет огромное количество электроэнергии. Но мы должны взглянуть как на его энергетические источники, так и на его общее видение, чтобы полностью понять ситуацию.

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Opinion

«Енергетична проблема» біткойна перебільшена

Так, Bitcoin споживає величезну кількість електроенергії. Але ми повинні дивитися як на його джерела енергії, так і на його загальне бачення, щоб повністю зрозуміти ситуацію.

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Opinion

Il “problema energetico” di Bitcoin è esagerato

Sì, Bitcoin consuma un'enorme quantità di elettricità. Ma dobbiamo guardare sia alle sue fonti energetiche che alla sua visione d’insieme per comprendere appieno la situazione.

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