The race for semiconductors: Are crypto miners taking the lion's share?
Semiconductors are making headlines again this year but to what extent can the shortage be attributed to crypto miners?
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Semiconductors are making headlines again this year but to what extent can the shortage be attributed to crypto miners?
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This mining story adds another data point to the current market tape and is useful when read alongside nearby source coverage.
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