BTC energy use jumps 41% in 12 months, increasing regulatory risks By Cointelegraph

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BTC energy use jumps 41% in 12 months, increasing regulatory risks

(BTC) has seen a 41% increase in energy consumption Year-on-Year (YoY) despite dramatic improvements in energy efficiency and a more diverse and sustainable energy mix — but there are concerns the rise could see regulators clamp down on mining.

The data comes from a Q3 2022 report by the Bitcoin Mining Council (BMC) which represents 51 of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining companies.