Bitcoin now uses as much energy as Ireland

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Electricity consumption doubled in the last six months with the trajectory likely to continue, says PwC economist

The global Bitcoin network currently consumes at least 2.55GW of electricity, a figure that has roughly doubled in the last six months, as new research suggests power demand could triple by the end of...

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