Bitcoin Mining Bans Can Backfire on Climate Conscious Governments, a New Research Finds
Briefly

"Governments looking to ban bitcoin (BTC) mining for environmental reasons should think twice - it could backfire. A blanket ban may increase overall carbon emissions as miners relocate to fossil fuel-dependent regions."
"Although it is true that proof of work mining is an energy-intensive activity, this does not directly translate into carbon emissions or environmental harm, as it all depends on what the source of energy is."
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