Researchers Say Bitcoin Mining Bans May Have Unintended Environmental Consequences
Bitcoin mining bans in eco-friendly regions may drive operations to higher-emission areas, potentially worsening global carbon output. Varied national policies on mining could have unintended consequences, raising the need for balanced regulatory approaches. A recent report from Exponential Science, shared via a Yahoo Finance post, warns that well-meaning efforts to curb Bitcoin mining in low-carbon-emission [...]