Big Tech produced more carbon since 2019 than all Bitcoin mining ever

July 3, 2024
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U.S. tech firms made huge commitments to “net zero” carbon emissions, but that was before ChatGPT hit the scene.

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FTX reportedly shopping for brokerages in preparation for stock trading

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New York Judge orders Tether to document USDT backing

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The future of the internet: Inside the race for Web3’s infrastructure

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Federal Judge Sentences Cryptocurrency Scammer to 86 Months in Prison

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Bitfinex Securities announces tokenized bond

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