The Carbon Bankroll Report was released on May 17 as a collaboration among the Climate Safe Lending Network, The Outdoor Policy Outfit and Bank FWD. The collaboration made it possible to calculate the emissions generated due to a company’s cash and investments, such as cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. The report revealed that for several large companies, such as…
Month: June 2022
Centralized vs. decentralized digital networks: Key differences
A decentralized digital network is not controlled by a central authority. Instead, control is distributed among its users. There is no single server or point of command. Rather, the network is run on a peer-to-peer basis, with each user wielding equal power and responsibility. A great example of a decentralized network is the internet, itself, which is not controlled by…
WAVES, NEAR Hit Multi-Week Lows on Saturday – Market Updates Bitcoin News
NEAR fell to a one-month low to start the weekend, as prices moved below their long-term support point. WAVES was also lower during Saturday’s session, falling by as much as 14%. Overall, crypto markets are down nearly 5% as of writing. Near Protocol (NEAR) NEAR was one of the most notable movers to start the weekend, as prices fell by…
Members of Congress Who Have Traded Crypto Since 2020
Rep. Madison Cawthorn caught a lot of flak this week for being late to disclose $950,000 worth of cryptocurrency trades that included Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. But he’s far from the only person in Congress who’s traded crypto, and not alone in filing his reports late. According to the STOCK Act, which was passed in 2012, members of Congress, their…
The Bitcoin Law Announcement Was A Special Day In History
It was June 2021 in Miami. Thinking back to that day, I recall the crowds and lines: It was a hot summer afternoon, the first Bitcoin event I’d attended, and one of the first outings I’d been to in over a year following the pandemic. To say that I was uncomfortable, both socially and physically, was an understatement. If that’s…
Innovation in fiat on-ramps can overcome crypto’s expensive card fees
Being in crypto is all about taking an intelligent view towards money. We know that Bitcoin (BTC) is the future, both as a store of value and also as a means of payment, as layer 2 solutions such as the Lightning Network begin to flourish. It is, therefore, vital that every cryptocurrency user makes sure that they always obtain the…
This Week in Coins: Ethereum Slides 11% Despite Ropsten Testnet Merge
This week in coins. Illustration by Mitchell Preffer for Decrypt. The crypto market couldn’t hold on to gains it made last week following eight consecutive weeks of decline. According to CoinMarketCap data, all of the top 10 cryptocurrencies fell in the past week by at least 3% except Cardano (ADA), which is up 6% on the week. Market leader Bitcoin…
Bitcoin price threatens lowest weekly close since 2020 as inflation spooks markets
Bitcoin (BTC) dropped to two-week lows on June 11 as the week’s Wall Street trading ended with bears in control. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView U.S. inflation print proves setback Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed BTC/USD as it reached $28,528 on Bitstamp, its lowest since May 28. The pair had fallen in step with stock…
ETH Falls to 15-Month Low to Start the Weekend – Market Updates Bitcoin News
Crypto prices plunged as the weekend commenced, following yesterday’s U.S. inflation report, which came in at a 40-year high of 8.6%. ETH fell to its lowest point in fifteen months, while BTC dropped below $29,000. Bitcoin Following days of consolidation, BTC finally moved late on Friday into Saturday, as crypto prices responded to the latest inflation report. Data from the…
Mars4 Metaverse is Selling Fast in Japan – Sponsored Bitcoin News
sponsored The cryptocurrency market is stagnant. Investors are cautious and hesitant to make investments. Some initiatives, however, thrive even in such circumstances: Mars4, a play-to-earn project, has seen an upsurge in NFT sales. Mars4 is growing thanks to scheduled releases (such as a game demo) and some help from Japanese KOLs. Mars4, a metaverse game, has been generating increased sales…