With blockchain carbon emissions becoming a hot-button issue in the wake of the Tesla imbroglio, Ethereum Foundation researcher Carl Beekhuizen has published a new blog post. In it, he estimates that Ethereum would be …
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Second largest US bank joins Paxos blockchain stock settlement network
It was announced Monday that Bank of America has joined with Paxos, a blockchain-based settlement network for U.S. equities. BoA becomes the third bank, along with Credit Suisse and Nomura, to try out the Paxos …
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United States, Germany, Turkey lead to search interest in Ethereum (ETH)
The United States is the country most interested in Ether (ETH), followed by Germany and Turkey, an analysis of search data has revealed. A report by Invezz.com, as reported by Finbold, showed …
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The global crypto community to donate virtual coins to fund India’s fight against COVID-19
Indian regulators have never liked cryptocurrencies, but the crypto community is showing all its love for the country at its time of need. On May 13, Vitalik Buterin, the founder of the …
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Elon Musk explains that Tesla did not sell a single bitcoin: BTC spikes $2,500
After several controversial Twitter comments on bitcoin and Tesla, the electric vehicle giant’s CEO clarified that the firm still holds all of its coins. As a result, the price of …
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The banking system consumes twice as much energy as bitcoin
Amid the ongoing concerns over Bitcoin’s (BTC) energy consumption, a new study states that the traditional banking system consumes much more energy than the Bitcoin network. Michael Novogratz’s cryptocurrency firm …
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Fantom (FTM) Becomes Official Partner of Team Alpha Tauri for F1 Season 2021
Italian Formula One team Scuderia Alpha Tauri has announced a partnership with smart contracts platform Fantom for the 2021 season. A press statement Alpha Tauri notes that the partnership is part of …
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Crypto Industry Brass Explains Renewable Energy Can Help BTC Miners
The energy consumed by mining — the process that keeps Bitcoin’s blockchain running — has been an increasingly popular topic of discussion in recent weeks. On Friday, CNBC posted an interview with …
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Crypto.com to become the official sponsor of the Ice Hockey World Championship
In a joint release with the sports body, the crypto trading platform revealed they have become the official cryptocurrency and NFT sponsor for the ice hockey tournament. This is a two-year …
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BlackRock CIO Says Bitcoin Is Durable And Will Be Part Of The Investment Arena For Years To Go
The chief investment officer of the biggest asset management firm in the world is calling Bitcoin an asset with staying power. Rick Rieder, CIO of global fixed income and head …
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