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As DOE Preps for Take Two of Controversial Crypto Mining Survey, Industry Weighs in

[Jul 10 2:27 PM] After the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) first attempt to survey crypto mining companies about their energy usage was kneecapped by a lawsuit, the department is getting ready to try again – but this time, it’s seeking input from crypto industry�

Bitcoin Miners Show Muscle Pushing Back Against Warrantless 'Emergency' Order

[Mar 5 2:55 PM] In another example of crypto using the courts to fight back against unwarranted regulatory interference, blockchain advocates stopped a U.S. statistics agency from issuing an “emergency” request for mining energy metrics.

U.S. Department of Energy Will Start Comment Period on Miner Survey Proposal

[Mar 1 3:03 PM] The Energy Information Administration, a division within the Department of Energy, said it would solicit feedback on its crypto miner survey after coming to an agreement with the Texas Blockchain Council and Riot Platforms.

Texas Blockchain Council, Riot Platforms Sue Dept. of Energy, OMB Over 'Emergency' Survey

[Feb 23 3:51 AM] The Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) and Riot Platforms, one of the largest crypto miners in the state, sued the U.S. Department of Energy for trying to collect information from many of its members, including Riot.

Is the DOE Crypto Mining Data Request an Opportunity for Energy Innovation or for Political Opportunists?

[Feb 21 9:34 AM]

Bitcoin Mining and the Politicization of a Once Reputable Federal Agency

[Feb 8 12:24 PM] The Department of Energy's statistics wing is feigning an "emergency" to attack legitimate U.S. businesses and score political points, Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher and Chamber of Digital Commerce CEO Perianne Boring write.

The U.S. Government Seems to Be Closing in on Bitcoin Mining

[Feb 2 2:44 PM]