Merge is ‘a step in the right direction’ to address crypto’s energy usage — Rostin Behnam Post author:MiamiCrypto Post published:September 15, 2022 Post category:cftc / Energy Consumption / Merge / Regulation / United States The CFTC chair said that the Ethereum blockchain’s transition to proof-of-stake, despite reducing energy usage by more than 99%, may not go far enough in resolving the problem. You Might Also Like SEC delays Bitwise spot DOGE ETF September 9, 2025 Crypto execs speak with White House advisers, but no promises were made August 8, 2024 US GAO explores blockchain for SBA’s small business programs oversight July 12, 2023