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Benzinga
Benzinga
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Murtuza Merchant

New York Imposes Two-Year Moratorium on Crypto Mining Firms

In a bid to address environmental concerns over proof of work (PoW) mining, The New York State Senate has passed a Bill, that imposes a two-year moratorium on new crypto mining firms that use non-renewable power.

The Bill, which was passed by the state Assembly last month, also sought to pause renewals for existing operating permits.

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