Crypto Miners Halt DOE Bitcoin Energy Use Survey, Judge Finds Emergency Basis Lacked
• Crypto miners successfully block DOE survey into Bitcoin energy use in US with court order
• DOE tried to mandate emergency data collection on crypto mining electricity consumption
• Crypto industry groups filed lawsuit, arguing DOE lacked basis for "emergency" data collection
• Federal judge in Texas grants order halting DOE survey, says crypto miners likely to succeed in lawsuit
• Early evidence shows Bitcoin mining already affecting US energy system, from electricity demand to emissions