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Why Bitcoin’s carbon footprint may not be bad as you might think
As we observe Earth Day, let’s not scapegoat cryptocurrency. The truth about renewable energy and electricity use by banking and gold may surprise you.
Nangeng Zhang
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Altcoins
While supporters rally to mark “Dogeday 4/20” – Here’s the weird history of Dogecoin
From controversial meme-coin to the 5th largest digital asset. Is Dogecoin a joke or the future of cryptocurrency?
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Regulation
12,600 XRP holders demand their day in court in SEC v. Ripple lawsuit
XRP investors and users ask to join SEC's lawsuit against Ripple as third-party defendant. 'Without our intervention, we are without a voice in the debate.'
Michelle Lim
Regulation
Ethereum ETFs come to Canada while US waits for SEC on Bitcoin ETFs
While the US has pondered Bitcoin ETFs since 2013, Canada is now moving on to Ethereum ETFs — with 3 new Ether funds launching in the next 24 hours.
Lucas Cacioli
Bitcoin News
What is Bitcoin’s environmental impact — and what are the solutions?
The recent steep rise in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices has also led to more crypto mining and energy-consumption, much of it still powered by coal.
Angelica Oung
Regulation
Crypto assets should be regulated as “alternative investments”, China’s central bank officials said
China’s central bank is exploring a new stance towards Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, now calling them investment vehicles – but not currency
Kelly Le
Crypto Trading and Strategies
Coinbase sell-off triggers crypto market panic as Dogecoin prices soar
Were the weekend’s falling BTC, ETH and XRP prices a cryptocurrency market crash or just a correction — and why is DOGE escaping investors’ wrath?
Lucas Cacioli
Regulatory News
Why new SEC chief Gary Gensler may be Biden’s gift to crypto industry
Are digital assets securities or commodities? Outdated laws offer no clarity, but US is now poised to reform blockchain regulations and lead world by example.
Michael O'Rourke
Regulation
Ripple accuses SEC of ‘intimidation tactic’ in seeking XRP info overseas
Battlefield for SEC v. Ripple lawsuit goes global as defense lawyers seek to stop SEC from obtaining information on Ripple and XRP from foreign regulators.
Michelle Lim
Regulation
One year after China began testing its digital yuan, China watchers wonder how close it is to launching?
Look for nifty DCEP wallets to make a debut at the 2022 Beijing Olympics
Kelly Le
Altcoins
Dogecoin’s price no joke as DOGE rallies to become 8th largest cryptocurrency
The “joke” cryptocurrency has surged from less than a cent to hit a price of around US$0.25 today with a 24-hour trading volume of US$34.6 billion.
Lucas Cacioli
DeFi News
Ethereum’s Berlin upgrade goes live. What’s next for Ethereum?
ETH surged to a new all-time high with Ethereum's Berlin hard fork. Will improving gas fees ward off Ethereum competitors like Binance Smart Chain?
Michelle Lim
Regulation
Are Bitcoin ETFs ready to party? Line is growing at SEC’s gate.
Bitcoin’s soaring prices are attracting traditional investors who want in, but with an entourage rather than solo. When will the velvet ropes lift in US and Asia?
Lucas Cacioli
Conference Summaries
Swire Properties series focuses on food and sustainability
Healthy food chain SaladStop! assesses the carbon footprint of food production and incentivizes customers to bring their own bowls. What can other retailers learn from this?
Forkast.Studio
Regulation
Japan explores digital currency but is loathe to commit
Despite launching CBDC research, Bank of Japan is still not sure nation needs digital yen. Experts fear the caution could cost Japan its competitive edge.
Chloe Rie Magić
Altcoins
Ripple partners with Novatti to use XRP for remittances in Asia Pacific
Despite its legal troubles in the US, Ripple expands XRP's uses in Southeast Asia's lucrative and fast-growing international money transfer market.
Michelle Lim
Regulation
How new SEC chair Gary Gensler can reshape the crypto industry’s future
The former MIT blockchain professor and CFTC chair now sits atop a key regulator over crypto. How might his leadership affect SEC v. Ripple, or Bitcoin ETFs?
Michelle Lim
Regulation
What is Coinbase really worth? XRP rallies with Ripple’s wins over SEC. HSBC bans MicroStrategy over Bitcoin embrace.
Other top blockchain and crypto news: HSBC bans MicroStrategy over Bitcoin affair. Tokenized TSLA and Coinbase COIN now on several crypto exchanges.
Forkast.News
Crypto Trading and Strategies
Coinbase listing on Nasdaq sets benchmark for other crypto exchanges
Coinbase's estimated $100 billion direct listing debut could be the tipping point for crypto going mainstream. But is Coinbase really worth that much?
Lucas Cacioli
Bitcoin News
Bitcoin skyrockets past US$64,000, hits another all-time high
Ahead of Coinbase’s Nasdaq listing, Bitcoin surged to new highs in Asian trading hours. Ether, ADA and DOGE also reached new ATHs as altcoins soared.
Michelle Lim