Can bitcoin and crypto be a part of a sustainable future?

In addition to the unresolved issues around cryptocurrency utility and regulation, the industry’s current and future environmental impact continues to be a subject of divisive debate.

The crypto ecosystem has faced a turbulent year characterised by volatile prices, collapses and regulatory infringements, but its ability to survive the 12-month onslaught and bounce back highlights that cryptocurrencies are here to stay.

But key debates around the utility, regulation and also the environmental impact of cryptocurrencies continue.

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