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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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New York Imposes 2-Year Moratorium on New Proof-of-Work Mining After Gov. Hochul Signs Bill

The new law sets a two-year moratorium on new and renewed air permits for fossil fuel power plants used for energy-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) cryptocurrency mining.

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Coin Metrics’ Blockchain Heat Map Shows When Bitcoin is Most Active

Bitcoin is the most active during European/U.S. business hours, according to Coin Metrics’ ATLAS blockchain heat map. The percentage of bitcoin activity in Asia/Pacific hours dropped around July 2021, which could be a result of China's mining ban. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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