490 sats \ 0 replies \ @SimpleStacker 23 Nov 2022
Alternate link: https://archive.ph/9YnI6
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100 sats \ 1 reply \ @BTCMiner 23 Nov 2022
Another article on this (but one without a paywall), from AP News:
NY gov signs novel law that limits cryptomining, for now
https://apnews.com/article/cryptocurrency-technology-legislature-kathy-hochul-climate-and-environment-444ea3b20e84e8f0ae7fb22fc8c24104
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5 sats \ 0 replies \ @cryptocoin 23 Nov 2022
And an article from CNBC, which was shared in a separate post:
New York governor signs first-of-its-kind law cracking down on bitcoin mining
#97762
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/11/23/new-york-governor-signs-law-cracking-down-on-bitcoin-mining.html
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40 sats \ 0 replies \ @BTCMiner 23 Nov 2022
Waited until she won the election and then boom, drops the hammer.
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15 sats \ 1 reply \ @thebtctoto 23 Nov 2022
'Smart' move to make it only 2 years ( probably was not intentional)..utility companies will be begging to utilize mining to stay competetive ( and probably, ironically, as a way to meet emission reduction mandates) so can just let the sun set on that.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @thebtctoto 23 Nov 2022
Also smells similar to european threats of banning crypto mining when its such a small industry there. Easy to do that when there there is no legit business to lose ( probably especially true with all miners getting rekd right now).
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53 sats \ 0 replies \ @Fritz 23 Nov 2022
Must. Escape.
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1 sat \ 0 replies \ @sp 23 Nov 2022
Finally! They needed more energy for the Christmas Lights
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @h17n 23 Nov 2022
NYHFSP
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @faithandcredit 23 Nov 2022
Am sick and tired of the governments unlimited power to do stupid things
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @selfish_gene 23 Nov 2022
другим больше достанется... добро пожаловать в новый мир...
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @tmoney 23 Nov 2022
Actual bill: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S6486
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