Bitcoin Miners Show Muscle Pushing Back Against Warrantless 'Emergency' Order
Summary
The U.S. Department of Energy's emergency bitcoin mining order has been dropped following a lawsuit by the Texas Blockchain Council, Riot Platforms, New Civil Liberties Alliance, and Chamber of Digital Commerce. The Energy Information Administration will now follow the proper notice and comment period required by law. The original order lacked information protection and threatened criminal penalties for non-compliance. The EIA will open a 60-day public comment period. This is seen as a victory for the crypto industry, which has been facing regulatory challenges.
