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. source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2024/11/01/bitcoin-mining-bans-can-backfire-on-climate-conscious-governments-a-new-research-finds/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=rss&utm_campaign=headlines