Senator Cynthia Lummis releases report attacking Biden’s mining tax
The pro-crypto senator claimed that Bitcoin mining consumes as much energy as household appliances such as tumble dryers.
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The pro-crypto senator claimed that Bitcoin mining consumes as much energy as household appliances such as tumble dryers.
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