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Evolution of Views on Bitcoin Mining and Energy Consumption
This chapter explores a politician's changing perspective from Republican to Democrat, focusing on their interest in anti-money laundering and the rise of Bitcoin. It discusses the lack of granular data in a survey on cryptocurrency mining's energy use and the implications on the power grid. The urgency of mandating energy consumption reporting by crypto miners to address environmental concerns is underscored, amidst legal actions and regulatory confrontations.