There’s mixed emotion when it comes to dealing with cryptocurrencies in present times. Many skeptics consider digital currencies to be a speculative bubble whereas some consider cryptocurrency to be the future. However, Bill Maher, popular comedian, wasn’t shy venting his frustration about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in his latest ‘Real time with Bill Maher’ edition.
In the recent episode, titled ‘New Rule: Crypto Mania! | Real Time with Bill Maher,’ Bill slammed the severe environmental effects of bitcoin mining. Although, the 65-year old sarcastically confessed to the rising surge in the cryptocurrencies demand
Nonetheless, this “joke” coin’s recent market cap rallied more than that of Ford and Kraft Foods.
Moving on, his Bitcoin‘s criticism also targeted the coin’s energy consumption. He stated that Bitcoin used more electricity per transaction than the entire New York State. He additionally added, ‘cars are bad for the environment but at least they take you somewhere.’ Other prominent skeptics too have disapproved of Bitcoin in the past.
Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett’s right-hand man Charlie Munger said:
Of course, I hate the Bitcoin success. I should say modestly that I think the whole damn development is disgusting and contrary to the interests of civilization, and I’ll leave the criticism to others. Bill gates too rode the same bandwagon.
On the contrary, the above-mentioned comments can spark some juxtaposed views in the crypto community. As per the blog on Ark Investment, Bitcoin mining was significantly less as compared to its above-mentioned counterparts.