The electricity crisis between the US Department of Energy and Bitcoin miners is getting bigger.
Energy Information Administration’s Office of Budget and Management urgent request a selected group next week in line with Bitcoin miner It was stated that research would be conducted with his participation.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) then launched an information study on the country’s energy consumption on cryptocurrencies. The information study in question will take place as a survey and will collect data until July 2024.
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) contacted the facilities in February. soliciting relevant public comments and feedback. will issue a statement.
The Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI) shows that the global share of Bitcoin mining in the US From 3.4% in January 2020 to 37.8% in January 2022 rising guesses. The places where mining takes place most include Texas, Georgia and New York.
EIA’s crackdown on cryptocurrency miners edition And potential obstacles It created uneasiness in the market. Regulations that may arise as a result of the research in question will affect the cryptocurrency market to some extent. put in doubt is in the situation.