“The crypto mining industry is a massive energy user,” Vitali said at the time. “Globally, crypto mining consumes more energy than the countries of Argentina and Australia. This high level of energy usage places more stress on the environment and accelerates the climate crisis, in addition to raising costs for consumers.”
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