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Cathie Wood says recent energy-use concerns surrounding bitcoin will help boost the adoption of renewable mining and solar power

"We're probably going to see the scaling out of solar because of bitcoin mining much faster now tha…

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Bitcoin slides 13% for the week after Elon Musk's bombshell U-turn, but finds some support at $50,000

It was a bad week for bitcoin, with Elon Musk criticizing its energy use and regulators increasing …

Harry Robertson   


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Bitcoin plunges as much as 15% after Elon Musk halts Tesla payments - calling the token's energy use 'insane'

Bitcoin was more than 20% off its record high after Elon Musk made a major U-turn on Tesla payments…

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Elon Musk's Tesla has stopped taking bitcoin, but is weighing greener options. Here are 5 tokens it might consider

Elon Musk said Tesla is looking at more eco-friendly alternatives to bitcoin. There are thousands t…

Harry Robertson   


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US stocks rise as strong corporate earnings outweigh inflation concerns

The Dow hit an intraday record on Wednesday, while the S&P 500 climbed for a sixth straight session…

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3 bitcoin-mining experts explain why concerns around the cryptocurrency's massive energy consumption are overblown

Bitcoin's rally has reignited fears that mining the coin is harmful to the environment. Crypto expe…

Emily Graffeo   


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New York has passed a bill placing a moratorium on cryptocurrency mining as state lawmakers seek to address environmental concerns

The bill targets proof-of-work crypto mining operations that burn fossil fuels. The state Senate pa…

Carla Mozée   


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Fidelity's plan to add bitcoin for 401(k) retirement saving raises grave concerns, US Labor Department says

There's a lot of hype around "you have to get in now because you will be left behind otherwise," an…

Shalini Nagarajan   


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These are the 4 top crypto concerns holding back institutional investors, survey says

At the top of the list is crypto security, which trumped regulatory uncertainty and price volatilit…

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Concern that crypto could let Russians dodge sanctions 'underscores the need' for regulation, Fed's Powell says

"I just think it underscores the need, really, for congressional action on digital finance, includi…

Adam Morgan McCarthy   


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NYC mayor Eric Adams says his bitcoin investment is about sending a message that the city is open to new tech, sidestepping concerns about crypto plunge

"It's the same as when I invested in the stock market," Mayor Eric Adams told CNN. "We saw a drasti…

Isabelle Lee   


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Sam Bankman-Fried defends bitcoin's energy use in response to Elizabeth Warren's concerns over environmental impact

Bankman-Fried suggested bitcoin's economic impact justifies its energy use, and noted several devel…

Emily Graffeo   


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Elon Musk and Bitcoin miners come together to address the cryptocurrency's energy usage concerns

After giving a massive jolt to the cryptocurrency fans, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has now come forward to…

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Elon Musk's concerns about bitcoin's energy consumption are misguided, Ark Invest says

Bitcoin has fallen 32% since Musk said Tesla would no longer accept bitcoin as a form of payment du…

Matthew Fox   


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Bitcoin stages a comeback, rallying 25% since BlackRock filed for its crypto fund

Bitcoin has soared since June 15, the date that the world's largest asset manager filed for its spo…

George Glover   


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US stocks end higher but Wall Street closes out losing week amid interest rate concerns

A tighter-than-expected labor market renewed worries that the Federal Reserve may have to raise int…

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Chinese assets will shrink from big investors' portfolios amid regulatory concerns, new data shows

Invesco data shows 12% of professional investors are planning on cutting back their exposure to Chi…

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