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Bitcoin: A New Regulatory Attack Vector

The Bitcoin miner survey launched by the U.S. Energy Information Administration is not an innocuous information-gathering exercise. And, it could end up hurting much more than just the crypto ecosystem.

Updated Jun 14, 2024, 5:38 p.m. Published Feb 5, 2024, 8:24 p.m.
Bitmain Antminer S19 Hydro mining rigs installed at a facility in Washington state. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
Bitmain Antminer S19 Hydro mining rigs installed at a facility in Washington state. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)