US lawmakers appeal directly to 4 mining firms, requesting info on energy consumption Post author:MiamiCrypto Post published:August 18, 2022 Post category:Bitcoin Mining / Environment / Government / Regulation / United States Four members of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce said they were “deeply concerned” that Proof-of-Work mining could increase demand for fossil fuels. You Might Also Like Thai Rule Change Allows Asset Management Funds to Invest in Bitcoin ETFs March 14, 2024 US Treasury Sanctions 2nd Cryptocurrency Exchange, DOJ Seizes $6.1 Million November 9, 2021 German government watchdog launched Worldcoin probe in November 2022: Report July 31, 2023