New York’s Crypto Moratorium Would Leave Most Mining Untouched. There’s Another Reason the Industry Is Up in Arms.
A much-debated moratorium wouldn’t affect any crypto mining projects under development, but an accompanying environmental study could bring unwelcome scrutiny.
Colin Kinniburgh · October 20, 2022

The end goal really is, I think, to eliminate crypto mining in the state, said the head of the industrys top lobbying association. | Marko Ahtisaari

Colin Kinniburgh is a reporter at New York Focus, covering the state’s climate and environmental politics. Over a decade in media, he… more
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