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

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Tom Carreras @ CoinDesk 3 place · 11/01/2024 15:14 EDT

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

The intensive energy usage of the Bitcoin network could tempt governments to ban mining due to environmental concerns. A new research paper indicates that could be a mistake, depending on the jurisdiction.

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