Valve Disables Item Trading For Dutch Players Following Lootbox Controversy

High energy costs, the halving of Bitcoin’s rewards, and the normalization of crypto via ETFs are a dismal end to an industry built on me-too efforts. Alongside the stunning rise of over 60% this year in the price of the crypto-currency Bitcoin, to a recent $68,336, is an equally stunning development: the complete collapse of most of the companies that were betting that mining Bitcoin would add up to a great business.

You can impact the world’s soil, water, and biodiversity by choosing your nutrition more carefully. Food systems account for approximately 34% of the emissions emitted into the atmosphere. And about 92% of the world water consumption.

New revelations about Altman’s honesty—or lack thereof—matter because the world needs to trust that his company takes AI safety seriously. Welcome to AI Decoded, Fast Company’s weekly newsletter that breaks down the most important news in the world of AI. You can sign up to receive this newsletter every week here.

The agricultural requirements were a last-minute change, which few ethanol producers can satisfy. Little to no ethanol will qualify for U. S. sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidies under a new pilot program by President Joe Biden’s administration, which toughened climate requirements at the last minute, according to a Reuters review of government data and people familiar with the matter.

The recall happened in March, but it attracted media attention after the FDA posted a classification update this month. Recently, there’s been a lot of rumbling about a recall of Fiji bottled water that has left many consumers confused. Here’s what you need to know about the recall, including what products are involved and what Fiji has said about the situation.

Miller’s legal group had sued the Hello Alice for a grant program aimed at Black business owners—a judge just ruled to dismiss. A federal judge has tossed out a case brought by the Stephen Miller-backed America First Legal against a small Texas company as part of what the non-profit calls its effort to “dismantle the DEI industrial complex.” America First Legal quickly filed notice with the court saying it would appeal the judge’s ruling.