24 SOCIAL BUZZ The world’s most valuable cryptocurrency is breaking records, but mining Bitcoin consumes another important resource – the environment. Source: AFP The environmental cost of mining Bitcoin in SEA By The world’s most valuable cryptocurrency is breaking records, but mining Bitcoin consumes another important resource – the environment Bitcoin has soared to new, previously unimaginable highs in the last year or two, driving market sentiment to once again be looking at the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency. With the value touching an eye-watering US$40,000 this week for a single Bitcoin, the Bitcoin mining industry is set to kick into high gear again.