On Sep. 24, China’s central bank officially banned all transactions relating to cryptocurrencies, including those involving Bitcoin and Ethereum. This ban comes months after China’s central bank announced the…
What’s all the hubbub with NFTs?
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are apparently worth millions of dollars, as illustrated by the artist Beeple, the phenomenon seems to be creating a fervor in people ranging from academic economists to…
How bitcoin mining affects climate change
Bitcoin’s value reached an all-time high of over $58,000 on February 21, following Tesla’s acquisition of $1.5 billion of the cryptocurrency. Despite Bitcoin’s growth, many are concerned about the effects…
This week around the world: Dec. 9–16
Dec. 12 Washington, D.C.: White House contradicts Tillerson on North Korea talks Days before heading to a Security Council meeting on North Korea with other top officials at the United…