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Coindesk
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

The U.S. Government Seems to Be Closing in on Bitcoin Mining

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) will survey the electricity use of selected U.S.-based miners over the next six months.
There are concerns that the collected data will be used to inform potentially harmful policies to the mining industry. [ more ]
The Verge
3 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto mines will have to start reporting their energy use in the US

The US Department of Energy (DOE) will collect data on crypto mines' electricity use to address concerns about their energy consumption.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) will focus on the evolving energy demand for cryptocurrency mining and quantify the sources of electricity used. [ more ]
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