Posted 2/22/2024, 6:03:00 PM
Bitcoin Mining Data Request Sparks Backlash
- House Majority Whip Tom Emmer says Biden admin is unfairly targeting bitcoin miners by demanding their energy use data
- Emmer claims the emergency data request avoids standard protocols and threatens miners with fines for noncompliance
- Debate continues whether bitcoin mining harms the environment or can use clean energy
- Request suggests administration may be trying to implement Supply Chain emission reporting policies
- Emmer believes administration will use miner data to further anti-energy and anti-crypto narratives