> In any case, it has no (even not a remote) connection to the bitcoin network and its energy consumption, nor to coal plants. I think this is, on balance, tru

> In any case, it has no (even not a remote) connection to the bitcoin network and its energy consumption, nor to coal plants. I think this is, on balance, true. But it's also true that a crackdown on crypto mining is at least not a bad thing in a country experiencing an energy crisis. These can both be true. Also, 8% is massive. That's a slightly higher percentage than what the US uses to maintain all of its cold supply chains. > prevent any rush excitement regarding the Bitcoin's crisis without knowing the whole picture. I see. That's totally reasonable. > PS. Yes my account is green: I have registered today once I saw this discussion, but believe me it is not a throwaway. Sure, makes sense :). In any case, political discussion in times of crisis are exactly the cases where anonymity can be important.