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Recent estimates indicate that Bitcoin mining globally consumes between 67 TWh and 240 TWh of electricity annually, highlighting its substantial energy footprint. In the U.S., cryptocurrency mining is estimated to account for 0.6% to 2.3% of total electricity consumption, raising concerns about its impact on energy resources and climate goals
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