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After months of rallying and predominantly trading in the green zone, Bitcoin (BTC) faces a new sobering reality, with the maiden cryptocurrency poised to close April with losses. These losses come after the asset enjoyed a seven-month streak of bullish price movements, highlighted by key events such as the approval of the first US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) and the halving. Reviewing the asset’s price, crypto trading expert TradingShot suggested in a TradingView post on April 30 that the one-month decline should not cause alarm. Notably, amid the price drop, Bitcoin has struggled to maintain its valuation above $60,000, with concerns that a slip below this level could result in further losses. Picks for you Backed Finance AG secures $9.5 million in a Series A funding round 20 mins ago Crypto traders lost $100 million in 4 hours as the market crashed 53 mins ago Promising Ethereum tokens to invest in May 2024 1 hour ago Cardano price p...

As the world moves toward a Web3-focused future, the debate remains: Do these technologies help or hinder our sustainability goals? Bitcoin (BTC) mining is estimated to emit 65.4 megatons of CO2 annually. This is the conclusion reached in 2021 by a group of climate and economic researchers in Europe in the report “Revisiting Bitcoin’s carbon footprint.” This emission is comparable to the carbon footprint of an entire country like Greece, which emitted approximately 56.6 megatons of CO2 in 2019. Estimated global carbon footprint of the Bitcoin network. Source: Cell.com However, it is worth noting that cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, when used appropriately, can make a positive contribution to the environment. Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) highlighted the potential of blockchain technology as a vital tool in the fight against climate change. In a white paper released on April 25, the WEF shed light on the myriad of advantages of integrating blockchains into the cl...