The debate about cryptocurrency and energy consumption

The debate about cryptocurrency and energy consumption

Energy consumption has become the latest flashpoint for cryptocurrency. Critics decry it as an energy hog while proponents hail it for being less intensive than the current global economy.  One such critic, DigiEconomist founder Alex de Vries, said he’s “never seen...
Tech companies predict the (economic) future

Tech companies predict the (economic) future

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