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Cryptocurrency
Crypto miners use natural gas "stranded" in wells to power energy-hungry rigs
by
Andy Uhler
Mar 25, 2022
Usually the gas is burned off at the well. Environmentalists say using it for mining incentivizes more drilling.
Proposed bitcoin ETFs spotlight debate over rules governing crypto
by
Lily Jamali
Mar 22, 2022
SEC delays decision on allowing exchange-traded funds. It has to make big calls on digital currencies, whether it wants to or not.
Crypto miners came to upstate New York for cheap energy. Some regret letting them come.
by
Lily Jamali
Mar 11, 2022
The miners have blown through one town's allocation of cheap power, while another has put a moratorium on new mining operations.
Crypto has the attention of the president. What now?
by
David Brancaccio
and Rose Conlon
Mar 10, 2022
Biden's executive order calls for first-of-its-kind regulation of cryptocurrency.
Donations fortify Ukraine's defense spending
by
Lily Jamali
Mar 9, 2022
But international money transfers can be tricky. Ukraine is also accepting help in the form of cryptocurrency.
Your questions about cryptocurrency answered
by
Janet Nguyen
Mar 4, 2022
Over the past decade, digital currencies (particularly bitcoin) have exploded in popularity.
How bitcoin mining works
by
Matt Levin
Mar 4, 2022
Ingredients: Tens of thousands of powerful computers, enough energy to power all of Poland. Yield: More than $30 million in newly minted bitcoin every day.
For public good, not for profit.
Ukraine turns to its cryptocurrency ties for aid with funding
Mar 2, 2022
Experts say there are some advantages to crowdfunding this way.
Super Bowl to highlight marriage of crypto and sports
by
Matt Levin
Feb 11, 2022
Expect to see lots of commercials for a relative newcomer on the very expensive Super Bowl ad scene: crypto.
What is Web3, exactly?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Richard Cunningham
Jan 13, 2022
The next iteration of the internet is a hot topic of conversation in tech communities. Kevin Werbach of The Wharton School explains why.