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ForkLog 21 02.02.2022

New York gubernatorial candidate calls for ban on Bitcoin mining

New York gubernatorial candidate Jumaane Williams called on the region's authorities to impose a moratorium on Bitcoin mining and other Proof-of-Work-based cryptocurrency mining due to its energy intensity.

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ForkLog 26 28.01.2022

Bank of Russia flags risks from legalising crypto mining

Crypto mining poses significant risks to the Russian economy and its citizens, and the regulator says it should be banned nationwide.

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ForkLog 19 19.01.2022

EU urged to ban Proof-of-Work mining.

EU regulators should ban Bitcoin mining and other cryptocurrencies using the Proof-of-Work algorithm because of its energy intensity. Erik Thedéen, vice-chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), told the FT.

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ForkLog 11 21.12.2021

Media: 20% of Bitcoin mining capacity remains in China

After the mining ban in China, local Bitcoin miners still generate up to 20% of the network's total hashrate. CNBC reports, citing experts.

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ForkLog 20 01.12.2021

Qihoo 360 creates mining-tracking system for Chinese authorities

The Chinese cybersecurity company Qihoo 360 announced that it has created a system to monitor mining operations, intended to help authorities combat the sector.

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ForkLog 25 19.11.2021

Norway to consider Bitcoin mining ban following Sweden

Norway may back the Swedish regulators' initiative to ban cryptocurrency mining, including Bitcoin, at the EU level. The government cited 'unjustified electricity costs'.

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ForkLog 9 15.11.2021

Chinese official dismissed for collaborating with cryptocurrency miners

A senior official in Jiangxi province has been removed from his post and expelled from the Communist Party for collaborating with cryptocurrency miners.

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ForkLog 6 18.10.2021

New York coalition calls for ban on mining at ‘dirty’ fossil-fuel plants

A coalition of businesses, organisations and labour groups in New York state sent authorities a letter asking them to deny permits to upgrade fossil-fuel-fired power plants into cryptocurrency mining centres.

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ForkLog 10 07.10.2021

Abkhazia extends internet access restrictions for miners

The State Committee of Abkhazia for Communications, Mass Media and Digital Development has extended restrictions on access to sites that use cryptocurrency miners.

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ForkLog 39 28.09.2021

BeePool mining pool to shut down amid industry pressure in China

On 15 October 2021, one of the largest Ethereum mining pools, BeePool, will cease operations “in light of the latest regulatory requirements.” This is stated on the site.

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ForkLog 16 27.09.2021

Alibaba to ban sale of Bitcoin miners

From 8 October 2021, Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, will prohibit the sale on its platform of equipment used to mine Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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ForkLog 16 27.09.2021

SparkPool to cease operations in China and abroad; F2Pool to restrict services in China

The largest Ethereum mining pool, SparkPool, will cease operations in China and abroad.

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