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Greenpeace's recent "Mining for Power" report has ignited controversy, with accusations of misinformation surrounding Bitcoin mining's environmental impact. The environmental charity's critique, suggesting a strong link between Bitcoin mining and increased fossil fuel reliance, has been met with skepticism, particularly in light of a $5 million donation from Ripple. Critics argue this <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/liquidstack-secures-funding-to-boost-eco-friendly-bitcoin-mining-in-the-u-s/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">funding</a> may bias the report, aiming to cast Bitcoin in a negative light compared to Ripple's XRP, according to <a href="https://www.ccn.com/news/greenpeace-ripple-donation-allegations-puts-charity-under-scrutiny/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CCN</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
The report's claims about Bitcoin's carbon footprint and its strain on electrical grids have sparked debate within the crypto community. Notably, Daniel Batten, an energy consumption analyst, criticized Greenpeace for spreading what he considers significant misinformation, undermining the organization's credibility.
Further controversy stems from Ripple's support for the "Change the Code Not Bitcoin" campaign, which proposes altering Bitcoin's proof-of-work mechanism to reduce energy consumption drastically. This suggestion has raised eyebrows, with some seeing it as an attempt to sway opinions in favor of less energy-intensive cryptocurrencies like XRP.
As the debate unfolds, the accuracy of Greenpeace's data and the potential influence of its funding sources remain under scrutiny. The crypto community's response highlights the complex interplay between environmental advocacy, cryptocurrency technologies, and the politics of energy consumption.

Greenpeace’s Bitcoin Mining Critique Faces Backlash Over Ripple’s Alleged Influence

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