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Bitcoin causing annual CO2 emissions comparable to those of Vegas: Study
Although Bitcoin is a virtual currency, the energy consumption associated with its use is very real
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Prospects of FB's Libra may be dim but cryptocurrencies likely to roll on
Lawmakers have also raised concerns over Facebook's spotty record on privacy and data protection
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Is Facebook a bank? US lawmakers push for answers on Libra cryptocurrency
Libra will also face additional concerns from international regulators and lawmakers, which could further delay its progress
Money launderers, terrorist financers can misuse Facebook's Libra: Mnuchin
Facebook's new currency plan under scrutiny in Congress
Crypto a security threat, instrument for illicit activities: Trump admin
India, meanwhile, has throughout maintained that cryptocurrencies were illegal and it did not recognise such activities
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US proposes barring big tech firms from offering digital currencies
Such a sweeping proposal would likely spark opposition from Republican members of the house who are keen on innovation, and would likely struggle to gather enough votes to pass the lower chamber
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Bitcoin slumps over 10% as fears of a crackdown on cryptocurrencies grows
Politicians and financial regulators across the world have called for scrutiny of Facebook's Libra coin, with concerns ranging from consumer protection and privacy to its potential systemic risks
'Not a fan': Facebook's Libra under fire, from crypto community to Trump
Libra, which is widely regarded as a challenger to dominant global player Bitcoin, is expected to launch in the first half of 2020
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Cryptocurrencies not money, their value is based on thin air: Donald Trump
Cryptocurrency has flourished since Bitcoin launched in 2009. But when Facebook unveiled plans last month for its own virtual currency, Libra, the announcement rattled financial regulators
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