What are Bitcoin improvement proposals (BIPs), and how do they work?
Bitcoin improvement proposals are an essential part of cryptocurrency governance. Learn here what they are and how they work.
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Bitcoin and banking’s differing energy narratives are a matter of perspective
Bitcoin mining’s climate impact has been heavily criticized, but the emissions of corporate cash and investments have often flown under the radar.
Swedish Central bankers snipe Bitcoin mining, cite rampant energy use
A report by the Riksbank makes the case for banning Bitcoin mining in Sweden over proof-of-work energy consumption concerns; Bitcoin Twitter was quick to react.
Bitcoin’s real energy use questioned as Ethereum founder criticizes BTC
A founding member of Ethereum has claimed that Bitcoin uses nearly 1% of the world’s electricity, but different sources put it substantially lower.
IMF recommends eco-friendly CBDCs and non-PoW mechanisms for payments
In addition to eco-friendly components, the IMF recommended central banks to include other features in the CBDCs, such as compliance, higher resilience and offline capabilities.
Bitfinex Bitcoin longs hit a record-high, but does that mean BTC has bottomed?
A key derivatives metric used by margin traders has hit a record-high, but there’s plenty of risk and a catch to consider.
New York Bill That Aims to Establish a Bitcoin Mining Moratorium Awaits Governor Hochul’s Signature
The state of New York passed a bill that puts a moratorium on specific types of cryptocurrency mining operations that leverage carbon-based energy sources. The policy will place a two-year…
3 reasons why Bitcoin is regaining its crypto market dominance
Hint: Many altcoins—not just LUNA—are down over 80% from their all-time highs in 2022.
Ethereum’s Beacon Network Deals With a 7-Block Chain Reorganization
On May 25, seven blocks were reorganized on Ethereum’s Beacon chain at 8:55:23 a.m. (UTC) at block height 3,887,075 all the way to block 3,887,081. The reorganization was discovered by…
ESG Study Shows Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Eliminate 0.15% of Global Warming by 2045, Claims No Other Technology Can Do Better
In recent times, the impact of bitcoin mining on the environment has been a topical discussion as climate change activists believe proof-of-work (PoW) mining is too energy-intensive. However, a recent…
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