Greenpeace: Asset managers are 'ignoring' climate impact of bitcoin

Cristian Angeloni
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BlackRock and JP Morgan Chase among investors found to be 'leading Bitcoin supporters' by environmental campaign group

Greenpeace has called on the world's biggest asset managers to tackle the impact their investments in Bitcoin have on the climate. A report published by the environmental campaign group on Tuesday claims...

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