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Bitcoin Gaining Traction Amid ESG Concerns in Crypto Investment

Bitcoin’s environmental concerns could slow big investors’ push into the cryptocurrency, but the outlook for bitcoin is still incredibly positive, Arca CEO Rayne Steinberg suggests. "Further institutional adoption... are continuing the pace," Steinberg added. Plus, the impact of China's continued crypto crackdowns on mining and the wider crypto community.

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Is BTC Rangebound, a Buying Opportunity, or Is Another Price Drop Expected?

Marc Lopresti of The Strategic Funds shares his bitcoin analysis and outlook, exploring whether the recent price drop indicates a buying opportunity or further price dip. He says the potential factors driving institutional interest in the crypto markets is a combination of regulation and ESG efforts. Plus, comments on fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) and the impact of China's crypto crackdown.

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Stronghold Digital Mining Raises $105M to Turn Waste Coal Into Bitcoin

Digital asset mining firm Stronghold Digital Mining has raised $105 million to turn waste coal to bitcoin. This comes on the heels of rising concerns about bitcoin’s carbon footprint that have signaled pivots to more environmental, social, and governance (ESG)-friendly mining.

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Bitcoin Remains Relatively Resilient Post-Fed as Fiat Currencies Drop Against Dollar

CoinDesk Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin and Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun discuss this past week's top stories moving the crypto markets, including the Fed's announcement of raising interest rates, hedge funds pledging more capital to crypto, the impact of El Salvador's currency law, rising ESG concerns, China's crackdowns on bitcoin mining operations, and Taproot activation.

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FalconX CEO: US Institutional Investors Showing ‘Very Cautious Optimism’ for Crypto Markets

Raghu Yarlagadda, CEO of FalconX, says his platform is seeing optimistic institutional investors. But they’re investing differently: They’re buying ether, which Yarlagadda attributes to “ESG concerns.” Yarlagadda joins “First Mover” to share his thoughts on the state of the crypto markets and where it could go next.

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Ark's Cathie Wood: 'ESG Movement' Behind Recent Crypto Declines

During a keynote discussion at Consensus 2021, Ark Investment Management CEO Cathie Wood breaks down how the ESG movement and Elon Musk are to blame for the recent 50% drop in the crypto market. Wood predicts though, Musk could be a positive force for the bitcoin and environment conversation in the long term.

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ARK Invest's Cathie Woods Blames Bitcoin's Drop on 'ESG Movement'

There is much speculation about what caused the recent drop in bitcoin's price. ARK Invest's Cathie Woods says she thinks the crash has more to do with the ESG investing movement and the ongoing environmental debate about crypto's energy usage. "The Hash" panel breaks down Woods' interview at Consensus 2021.

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