Expert issues warning about harmful side effect of crypto mining: ‘It gets quite complex’
Cryptocurrency mining in Georgia is taking a major toll on the state’s energy consumption, yet regulation of the controversial industry likely isn’t on the horizon.
What’s happening?
Georgia has quickly emerged as a major hub for cryptocurrency mining, with more than a dozen large facilities now operating across the state.
Those operations consume massive amounts of electricity — enough to rank Georgia second nationally behind Texas for crypto-related energy use, per the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, via Georgia Public Broadcasting.
It’s hard to say exactly how much energy U.S. crypto mines use, given weak reporting requirements and a constantly shifting landscape. Still, a December 2024 report from TheMinerMag…
