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Bitcoin's Dirty Secret 5 Ways Mining is Destroying Our Planet

Bitcoin's Dirty Secret 5 Ways Mining is Destroying Our Planet

Picture yourself living beside a huge, loud, hurtful generator. Day in, day out, the clamor doesn’t let up, shaking your windows and robbing you of tranquility. Now, imagine that same generator powering a Bitcoin mine rather than a hospital or school. It uses enough electricity to power your entire city,...

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Osage Residents Voice Concerns Over Revived Bitcoin Mining Proposal

Osage Residents Voice Concerns Over Revived Bitcoin Mining Proposal

A proposed Bitcoin mining facility outside of Osage is creating a fresh wave of controversy and citizen protest from area residents. The developer behind Simple Mining will be making their case to the public on June 18th and the outcome should be interesting indeed. This has raised a new round...

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Bitcoin Mine vs. Osage: Noise, Naysayers, and New Tech?

Bitcoin Mine vs. Osage: Noise, Naysayers, and New Tech?

The debate surrounding Bitcoin mining facilities often boils down to a simple question: how do we balance technological advancement with the well-being of the communities where these facilities are located? In Osage, a proposed Bitcoin mining operation has led to a fiery debate, illustrating the intricacies of this existential question....

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Trump's Cryptocurrency Ventures Raise Ethical and Environmental Concerns

Trump's Cryptocurrency Ventures Raise Ethical and Environmental Concerns

Donald Trump has entered the cryptocurrency space, sparking spirited discussions. Because of this, his fortune made from cryptocurrency has already increased to $56.6 billion. His evolving stance on cryptocurrency, marked by an executive order to promote its growth and instructions to the Treasury Department to create a government cryptocurrency stockpile,...

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Trump's Crypto Scheme: 5 Ways It's Burning Democracy & The Planet

Trump's Crypto Scheme: 5 Ways It's Burning Democracy & The Planet

You think you've seen it all, right? Another day, another Trump headline. But this isn’t your ordinary, run-of-the-mill scandal. It’s a shortsighted and self-serving action that deliberately erodes the very pillars of our democracy and exacerbates the climate emergency. And quite frankly, it ought to make your blood boil.1. Meme...

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Bitcoin's Dirty Secret: 3 Ways Mining Pollution Affects YOU

Bitcoin's Dirty Secret: 3 Ways Mining Pollution Affects YOU

You’ve read the headlines about how Bitcoin could transform the financial system, perhaps you’ve even thought about making an investment. What if I told you that this digital gold rush is coming at a cost, a cost that you're already paying in ways you probably haven't even considered? What if...

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Bitcoin's Energy Footprint Examined Amid Sustainability Concerns

Bitcoin's Energy Footprint Examined Amid Sustainability Concerns

Bitcoin mining is an essential part of how the currency works, as miners verify transactions and add new blocks to the blockchain. It has come under attack for its high energy use. Estimates indicate Bitcoin mining uses between 73-113 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity per year as of 2023. This astounding...

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Bitcoin Mining's Environmental Impact Sparks Concern and Innovation

Bitcoin Mining's Environmental Impact Sparks Concern and Innovation

Bitcoin mining—which has a massive carbon footprint—is facing more and more criticism for its negative effects on the environment. This activity happens to consume a staggering amount of energy. In reality, it consumes more electricity than most countries and is a major driver of carbon pollution.The Environmental Cost of BitcoinRecent...

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Kuwait's Crypto Crackdown: Energy Use Plummets 55% - What's Next?

Kuwait's Crypto Crackdown: Energy Use Plummets 55% - What's Next?

Kuwait just recently adopted a hard-line stance against cryptocurrency mining. Thanks to their ban, energy use has plummeted across the board. This decision is a result of increasing concern about the stress on the national electric grid and risk of blackouts. In doing so, the agreement represents a watershed moment...

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ETH to the Moon? $2.9B Inflows & Robinhood Fuel Ethereum Rally

ETH to the Moon? $2.9B Inflows & Robinhood Fuel Ethereum Rally

Ethereum seems to be going through a major influx of interest and investment, resulting in a breakout price movement. There are at least five interconnected reasons for this rally. Substantial institutional inflows, Robinhood’s recent foray into Layer 2 solutions, and shifting supply dynamics are all major factors. This article breaks...

Ethereum's $2.9B Institutional Flood: 3 Reasons Why It's Just the Beginning

Ethereum's $2.9B Institutional Flood: 3 Reasons Why It's Just the Beginning

Okay, let's be real. You've probably heard the buzz: Ethereum's on the rise. This isn't just another pump-and-dump story. We’re not just talking about a change, we’re talking about a large fundamental shift, a tectonic plate movement in the financial landscape. Put aside all the fancy charts and graphs for...

Solana ETF: Is the SEC Playing Favorites With Ethereum?

Solana ETF: Is the SEC Playing Favorites With Ethereum?

Okay, let's talk crypto. You've seen the headlines: Solana ETF launched, but...crickets? The hard underperformance in relation to Ethereum is raising a lot of eyebrows. Truthfully, it ought to enrage you. Is the SEC slightly, or perhaps less so, shading Solana, while golden-childing Ethereum? It sure feels that way.SEC's Stance:...

Robinhood's Ethereum Bet: Genius Move or Risky Gamble?

Robinhood's Ethereum Bet: Genius Move or Risky Gamble?

Robinhood’s taking a similar plunge into Ethereum—with their own Ethereum Layer-2 network. Institutional investors are pouring billions into ETH. Almost a third of all Ether is currently locked, creating a potential supply squeeze as we described here. So it’s all rosy futures and unicorns for the Boomer generation, yeah? Maybe....

Staking's Risky Future: Why Decentralization Might Be a Mirage

Staking's Risky Future: Why Decentralization Might Be a Mirage

We're told staking is the future. A future of trustless banking, enhanced privacy, and generating crypto yield. How do we know this utopian dream isn’t just a very well masked desert mirage twinkling in the distance? I think it's time we acknowledge the elephant in the digital room: staking, as...

3 Reasons Solana's ETF Launch Failed to Beat Ethereum (So Far)

3 Reasons Solana's ETF Launch Failed to Beat Ethereum (So Far)

Okay, let's be real. Almost everyone assumed Solana would moon after the ETF launch. I mean, a Solana ETF! It makes this clunking sound, like a rocket ship poised for lift-off. Thus far, the story the numbers are telling is the exact opposite. Ethereum is still king. Why? Here’s my...

Future of Crypto Staking: DVT, Rainbow Staking & More!

Future of Crypto Staking: DVT, Rainbow Staking & More!

Cryptocurrency staking is undergoing a historic sea change. New approaches like Distributed Validation Technology (DVT) and Rainbow Staking are paving the path forward. These innovations are more than just incremental progress. They represent an important step toward a more decentralized, accessible, and resilient staking ecosystem. This article looks in depth...

Crypto Staking's Wild Future: 3 Ways to Party with Your Profits!

Crypto Staking's Wild Future: 3 Ways to Party with Your Profits!

Forget boring bank accounts! Staking crypto is on the verge of blowing up and you’ll want to be in place to win big when it does. Think of it like this: your crypto is throwing a party, and you get paid to attend. It’s no longer enough to simply HODL—the...