environnment

New York Senate Passes Bitcoin Mining Moratorium, Citing Environmental Concerns
New York Senate Passes Bitcoin Mining Moratorium, Citing Environmental Concerns
The New York State Senate passed a bitcoin mining moratorium, banning proof-of-work (PoW) mining operations powered by carbon-based energy sources for two years. CoinDesk’s Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin discusses what this means for the mining community in New York and beyond.
New York Senate Passes Bitcoin Mining Moratorium, Citing Environmental Concerns

Bitcoin Miners Giving Up on New York Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Bitcoin Miners Giving Up on New York Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
New York’s bitcoin mining companies are increasingly considering abandoning their aspirations in what was once a promised land. This comes as the state’s Senate considers a bill to ban new mining projects that use carbon-based energy sources, pending a review of the industry’s environmental impact.
Bitcoin Miners Giving Up on New York Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

Senator Warren Targets 6 More Crypto Miners for Their Energy Use
Senator Warren Targets 6 More Crypto Miners for Their Energy Use
U S Sen Elizabeth Warren D Mass expanded her inquiry of bitcoin miners energy usage and their environmental footprint sending letters Thursday to six more miners including Riot Blockchain and Marathon Digital Holdings In December Warren wrote to Greenidge Generation The Hash team reacts discussing the industry implications in the wake of China’s crypto mining [...]
Senator Warren Targets 6 More Crypto Miners for Their Energy Use

US Congress Organizing Hearing on Crypto Mining
US Congress Organizing Hearing on Crypto Mining
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De shares his insights on an upcoming Congressional hearing that will examine the environmental impact of crypto mining, especially on the bitcoin network.
US Congress Organizing Hearing on Crypto Mining