Bitcoin Mining Threatens America’s Climate Change Efforts, White House Scienc...

Bitcoin Mining Threatens America’s Climate Change Efforts, White House Scienc...

The Biden administration is concerned about digital currency mining operations affecting climate change, after the U.S. Office of Science and Technology Policy published a report that says politicians should take action against crypto mining. The federal government’s entity recommends the Biden administration should encourage more research about mining’s electricity consumption and codify public policy for the entire mining industry. Office of Science and Technology Policy Report Claims Something Needs to Be Done to Stop Crypto Mining Pollution According to the....


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