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Canada's British Columbia court upholds bitcoin mining power restrictions

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2025-03-14 14:02:12
On March 14, the Court of Appeal of British Columbia, Canada, upheld the provincial government's decision to limit the use of electricity for bitcoin mining operations, rejecting the attempt of bitcoin mining hosting service provider Conifex Timber to obtain unlimited electricity. The court sided with BC Hydro, emphasizing that it prioritizes the public interest to protect the province's electricity supply and prevent consumer electricity prices from rising. Concerns about the impact of cryptocurrency mining on energy consumption have led to restrictions on the industry in several Canadian provinces.
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