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New York becomes first state to restrict cryptocurrency mining
- ksherlock 4y ago"But the New York law ... establish[es] a two-year moratorium on permits for fossil fuel plants used for cryptocurrency mining that utilizes “proof-of-work authentication.” A moratorium on new air permits as well as renewal air permits. Actual law (text/pdf): https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/a7389/amendment/c https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/a7389/amendm...