#Cambridge #data shows #Bitcoin #mining on the move
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-57811959
#Kazakhstan, a country rich in fossil fuels, saw an almost six-fold increase in mining - increasing its share from 1.4% in September 2019 to 8.2% in April 2021.
According to the US Department of #Commerce, 87% of Kazakhstan's #electricity "is generated from fossil fuels" with coal accounting for more than 70% of generation.
The country is now the third largest miner of #Bitcoins, behind the US, which saw its share of global mining power also rise significantly - to 16.8%.
#internet #news #climate #china #usa #environment #cryptocurrency #problem #co2
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