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What environmental concerns are linked to cryptocurrency mining in the UK?
We all know cryptocurrency mining requires large amounts of electricity and computing power which can contribute to carbon emissions. Environmental groups in the UK are worried about the impact of energy intensive mining…
First reply kingpin_479

To me one major environmental concern linked to cryptocurrency mining is the amount of energy required to verify transactions. Mining farms often run continuously which can place pressure on the…

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Crypto Jason's avatar Contributor · 3 months ago
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If inflation weakens traditional money, is cryptocurrency really the risk?
If inflation continues to reduce the value of traditional currencies, should cryptocurrency really be viewed as the greater financial risk? With rising living costs and weakening purchasing power in many economies, some …
First reply Classy

Unlike traditional money many cryptocurrencies have limited supply which supporters believe helps protect against inflation. However cryptocurrency prices are extremely volatile making them risky for everyday financial security.

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Crypto Franklin's avatar Regular · 3 months ago
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ETN vs ownership
What is the benefit of having a bitcoin ETF rather than actually just buying bitcoin directly? Is it just so i dont have to mess around with a crypto wallet?
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Crypto WetBandit's avatar Regular · 3 months ago
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Wolfstone's portfolio
Here’s my current portfolio allocation. Tracking live since today. VUSA (Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF (Dist)) — 20.6% VWRP (Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF (Acc)) — 20.6% COPG (Global X Copper Miners UCITS ETF) — 10…
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Portfolio Expert Wolfstone's avatar Trusted · 3 months ago UNANSWERED
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What do you think of this 2026 beginner portfolio?
Just dropped a new video laying out the exact portfolio I’d build today if I was starting from scratch as a UK investor. Watch here → YouTube → “The Beginner Portfolio I Would Build For 2026 (UK Edition)” If you’ve see…
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Investing Dunc_at_TIC's avatar Regular · 3 months ago
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