sustainability


Opinion

How Regenerative Finance Is Bringing Sustainability to Crypto

As the crypto industry surveys the ruins of 2022, it must refocus on its core promises and once again seek ways to add tangible and sustainable value.

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Finance

Near Foundation Joins Processed Foods Giant Grupo Nutresa to Unveil Web3 Loyalty Program in Latin America

It is the first open-source loyalty program using the Near protocol and aims to reach one million consumers throughout the region.

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Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol Wants to Make Bitcoin a Climate-Positive Asset

"I don’t think there’s ever been an asset before that would drive so much capital into sustainability," co-founder Bradford Van Voorhees told CoinDesk.

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Videos

Crypto Mining Data Center Provider Compute North Raises $385M

Compute North, which provides sustainable infrastructure for crypto mining, has closed a $385 million round that includes a Series C fundraise and debt financing. “The Hash” team discusses what this means for bitcoin mining and the crypto industry at large.

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Videos

Axie Infinity Reduces SLP Emissions to Prevent 'Collapse'

The developers behind play-to-earn protocol Axie Infinity have introduced important changes to the rewards system to create a more sustainable product for users. This comes as concerns around emissions of SLP, an in-game token, caused falling user numbers and a drastic plunge in its prices. "The Hash" team discusses the latest in the tokenomics of play-to-earn blockchain gaming.

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Finance

How DeFi Can Help Make Climate Change an Investable Asset

Three ways blockchain technology can funnel capital to climate change-friendly products.

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Videos

Kevin O'Leary Doubles Down on 'Clean' Bitcoin and Mining Institutionalization

The ongoing debate around bitcoin's sustainability continues. "Shark Tank's" Kevin O'Leary emphasized the need for "green" bitcoin and the institutionalization of mining during the opening day of Consensus 2021. It was followed almost immediately by a Twitter announcement from Elon Musk that he has met with North American bitcoin miners over sustainability concerns. "The Hash" panel unpacks all the comments.

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Markets

ECB's Panetta Claims Bitcoin Threatens Global Sustainability Efforts

“Bitcoin alone is already consuming more electricity than the Netherlands,” Panetta said.

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Finance

Energy Web Is Starting With Ripple in Its Bid to Make Crypto Provably Green

The non-profit is teaming up with Ripple and the XRP Foundation to show how blockchain ecosystems can be carbon-neutral.

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