Crypto mining allegedly worsening air pollution in Iran
The push by many in Iran to establish the country as a mecca for crypto miners may be having some unintended environmental consequences.
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What lies ahead for crypto and blockchain in 2021? Experts answer
It would be fair to admit that after 2020 and all it has put us through, making any predictions for the upcoming year is most likely to be a game of blindfold.
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WEF tests tracking carbon emissions with blockchain technology
The World Economic Forum is progressing with its blockchain-based project tracking of greenhouse gas emissions.
According to a Dec. 15 announcement, the WEF’s Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative, or MMBI, has released a proof of concept to trace carbon emissions for mining and metals firms.
Million-dollar startup taps Algorand to fight climate change
Blockchain marketplace Climatetrade will be building its new CO2 carbon offsetting platform on Algorand, a top-50 cryptocurrency project that is gunning for scalability and transactional performance.
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Universal Protocol Alliance introduces tradable carbon token
An alliance of crypto firms is introducing tokenized carbon credits for individuals to offset the amount of carbon dioxide they contribute.
According to a Dec. 1 announcement, the Universal Protocol Alliance, or UPA, has launched a tradable carbon token on a public blockchain.
Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse wants bitcoin to succeed after all
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse may be a critic of Bitcoin (BTC), but he still wants the original cryptocurrency to succeed in the long run.
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Blockchain helps determine ‘green’ parking price in Munich
Artificial intelligence specialists Fetch.ai, and blockchain solutions provider Datarella have announced the launch of a “Smart City” infrastructure trial in Munich, Germany, on Nov. 12.
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World Economic Forum calls blockchain key to sustainable digital finance
The World Economic Forum (WEF) believes blockchain represents a core element of sustainable digital finance — a new paradigm that combines emerging technology with environmentally-conscious business models.
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