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Study suggests Bitcoin mining bans could worsen carbon footprints

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Researchers from Exponential Science and University College London have published a paper highlighting the unintended consequences of Bitcoin mining bans on carbon emissions. The study suggests that mining bans in countries with renewable energy sources could actually increase carbon emissions as mining operations relocate to regions with higher carbon footprints. Conversely, bans in countries with carbon-intensive energy sources could reduce emissions. The researchers advocate for a more nuanced regulatory framework that evaluates the energy sources used in mining operations and encourages renewable energy use in high-carbon areas. They also propose incentives for relocating mining activities to low-carbon regions.

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