Crossing the Wires of Energy and Cryptocurrency Policy: U.S. Congress Investigates the Environmental Impact of Crypto Mining GET IN TOUCH
88 Citations•2022•
Jeffrey M. Kelly, Jeffrey E. Joseph
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Questions about consumer protection, security, and the applicability of existing laws are to be expected; however, the environmental impact of these energy-intensive business practices has prompted considerable study and regulatory activity across the globe.
Abstract
As with most emerging technologies, policymakers are sti l l exploring the best approaches to regulating these new digital assets and business models. Questions about consumer protection, security, and the applicabil ity of existing laws are to be expected; however, the environmental impact of these energy-intensive business practices has prompted considerable study and regulatory activity across the globe, including attention in the United States.