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Crypto Community Rallies Against NY State New Mining Bill

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Crypto Community Rallies Against NY State New Mining Bill

A rally was recently held in Albany, New York, against the crypto mining bill that the State Senate will vote on soon. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De shares his experience at the eve...

Crypto Community Rallies Against NY State New Mining Bill

By CoinDesk Staff

May 3, 2022 at 6:50 p.m. UTC

May 3, 2022

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Inside the New York State Capitol building in Albany, N.Y.

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New York Bill Would Freeze Bitcoin Miners Pending Environmental Review

The new legislation seeks to counter an industry that critics blast as detrimental to New York’s decarbonization goals.

Inside the New York State Capitol building in Albany, N.Y.

By Danny Nelson

May 4, 2021 at 7:57 p.m. UTC

May 4, 2021

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N.Y. State Sen. Diane Savino (D-23) proposed a pair of blockchain bills to bolster the Empire State's understanding and use of the nascent technology. (Image via Thomas Good / Wikimedia Commons)

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Blockchain Bills Are Advancing in the New York State Senate – Here's Why

Now in its second year, the New York State Senate's Internet and Tech Committee has approved two blockchain bills, which now go to the full Senate for a vote.

N.Y. State Sen. Diane Savino (D-23) proposed a pair of blockchain bills to bolster the Empire State's understanding and use of the nascent technology. (Image via Thomas Good / Wikimedia Commons)

By Danny Nelson

Feb 14, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

Feb 14, 2020

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