Bitcoin mining uses a lot of energy. The US government is about to find out how much.

Grist
By Akielly HuFeb 8, 2024, 4:15 am184 pts
In 2021, when China banned bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, crypto miners flocked to the United States in search of cheap electricity and looser regulations. In a few short years, the U.S.’s share of global crypto mining operations grew from 3.5 percent to 38 percent, forming the world’s largest crypto…

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