Will US President Donald Trump
With the US already controlling a third of global Bitcoin mining, the stakes are high. Here’s what’s unfolding.
Donald Trump’s election win has brought fresh optimism to the crypto industry, especially among Bitcoin miners.
The excitement comes from Trump’s past promise to support mining efforts and ensure the US plays a leading role in Bitcoin production.
The US currently accounts for about a third of global Bitcoin mining. However, the industry faces criticism from environmental activists over its high electricity consumption. Many activists are calling for stricter regulations and more transparency regarding where miners get their energy.
A Cambridge University report found that Bitcoin mining consumes around 174 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually – similar to the total energy consumption of countries like Egypt and South Africa.
On his first day in office, Trump withdrew the US from major climate agreements signed under the joe biden
These policy shifts have created a positive outlook for Bitcoin mining, which faced tougher restrictions under the previous administration.
Not everyone is happy about Trump’s approach. Energy analyst and anti-mining activist Alex de Vries warns that the administration is unlikely to impose any restrictions on Bitcoin mining, allowing the industry to grow unchecked.
Jackie Sawicky, a member of the National Coalition Against Cryptomining, criticized Zeldin’s appointment, stating:
“the US administration has put someone in charge of the EPA that does not seem to want to enforce environmental protections.”
Despite concerns, some industry leaders argue that Bitcoin mining is more energy-efficient than critics claim. Compass Mining’s Chief Mining Officer, Shanon Squires, has praised the US for supporting mining while encouraging energy efficiency.
Wolfie Zhao, head of research at TheMinerMag, explains that Bitcoin mining depends heavily on electricity costs, which pushes miners toward renewable energy sources to reduce expenses.
In 2022, Senator Edward Markey proposed a bill requiring Bitcoin miners using over 5 megawatts of electricity to disclose their energy sources. However, given Trump’s pro-business stance, experts believe his administration is unlikely to introduce any new regulations that could slow down the fast-growing US Bitcoin mining industry.
For now, it seems Bitcoin mining in the US will continue expanding – without much government interference.
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