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Computer chip shortage, corporate America caught between US and China

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This chapter explores the impact of Bitcoin mining on the global semiconductor shortage, driven by increased demand amidst a cryptocurrency boom. It also addresses the geopolitical tensions arising from U.S. sanctions against China and how the pandemic has disrupted supply chains for essential components.

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