Mining moratorium

Greenidge Generation, a bitcoin mining operation in upstate New York, has found itself at the center of state and national debates about the impact crypto mining firms have on the environment and their local communities. But locals who live near the facility say they’ve been cut out of the conversation, and the broader debate ignores the role Greenidge plays in their lives. CoinDesk reporters traveled to the towns immediately adjacent to the mining operation to understand the views on the ground.

23 may 2023

Sustainable Bitcoin Mining Protocol is aiming to make bitcoin a climate-positive asset. CEO Brad Van Voorhees says New York State's two-year mining moratorium plan is "premature" and a "huge mistake." Plus, he discusses his outlook on the state of mining regulation in the U.S.

18 oct 2022