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This isn't a "ruling" at all. The parties just reached a settlement agreement and Bitfinex/Tether did not admit any wrongdoing.
Re:Bitcoin breaks above $20k on Wednesday December 16, 2020 @12:01PM (#25444922)
Bitcoin can actually be used to aid growth in rewewables and mitigate carbon emissions. A couple examples: (1) "bitcoin batteries" which can be a reliable consumer of renewable energy during otherwise low-demand periods and (2) replacing natural gas flaring with bitcoin mines.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/layer1-launches-bit...

https://www.crusoeenergy.com/news-and-media/2020/1/10/denver...