“The CME futures may institutionalize bitcoin, which would be disastrous [for the environment].”
John Quiggin, Professor, University of Queensland · Bitcoin since: +377%
As published by CNN
A little perspective.
Bitcoin on that day$16,858December 7, 2017
$100 at that price$476.54At our latest price check
Illustrative value using a Bitcoin price of $80,335, checked Oct 29, 2026, 5:44 AM UTC. Excludes fees, taxes, and inflation. A price change alone does not settle the original criticism.
John Quiggin appears in 3 recorded obituaries. 93 declarations were recorded in 2017.
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Bitcoin Is Dead. “Bitcoin Boom May Be A Disaster For The Environment” — John Quiggin, CNN, December 7, 2017. Bitcoin: $16,858.02. https://bitcoindeaths.com/posts/2017-12-07-bitcoin-boom-may-be-a-disaster-for-the-environment