The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) flagged escalating risks from cryptocurrencies in its annual review of risks facing the banking industry. FDIC: Cryptos and Climate Top Risk List for Banks in 2023 Cryptocurrencies present “novel and complex risks” that are difficult to assess amid recent volatility, according to the report. Growth in crypto …
Stanford School Newspaper Highlights the Irony of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Scheduled Stanford Talk on Ethics Amidst Legal Chaos
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), a once towering figure in the crypto world and former FTX CEO, was curiously slated to share his insights on tech ethics with Stanford students this winter. In a thorough examination penned by Theo Baker for the Stanford Daily, the details of SBF’s multifaceted relationship with one of the globe’s most respected […]
KPMG Study Highlights Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Shrink Carbon Footprints
In a fresh analysis focusing on Bitcoin and its alignment with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, the ‘Big Four’ accounting titan KPMG delves into the digital currency’s promising contributions to this movement. The professional services entity highlights four carbon-reduction techniques adopted by bitcoin mining firms across the entire mining sector. KPMG Report Discusses …