Bitcoin

The crypto market is currently in a fear state (Fear & Greed: 27) with BTC down 1.5% over the week. While this event is unrelated to market fundamentals, it contributes to the narrative that scientific communities are becoming more vocal on environmental and social issues, which could indirectly shape public perception and regulatory pressure on proof-of-work cryptocurrencies over the long term.

Nature published an article titled 'The case for responsible scientific activism' online on 11 August 2026.