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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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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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Crypto Mining Data Center Provider Compute North Raises $385M
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” t...
Crypto Mining Data Center Provider Compute North Raises $385M

Axie Infinity Reduces SLP Emissions to Prevent 'Collapse'
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...
Axie Infinity Reduces SLP Emissions to Prevent 'Collapse'

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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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Bitcoin News Roundup for July 2, 2021
Bitcoin News Roundup for July 15, 2021
With the crypto markets struggling and a look at Bitcoin's green energy incentive, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
Bitcoin News Roundup for July 2, 2021

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

ECB
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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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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