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New York governor signs first-of-its-kind law cracking down on bitcoin mining — here's everything that's in it

Por: CNBC Tech November 23, 2022

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These machines, known as mining rigs, work round the clock to find new units of cryptocurrency.Benjamin Hall CNBCNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a law Tuesday banning certain mining operations that run on carbon-based power sources. For the next two years, unless a proof-of-work mining company uses 100% renewable energy, it will not be allowed to expand or renew permits, and new entrants will not be allowed to come online.It is the first of... + full article



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