Towards Green Crypto Mining: Regulating Sustainability in Canada and Iceland — A Dual Approach with Lessons from Bitcoin and Copper Industries

Cryptocurrency mining has emerged as a significant sector within the digital economy, characterised by its substantial energy consumption and its impact on environmental sustainability. The article undertakes a comparative analysis of the regulatory frameworks governing cryptocurrency mining in Canada and Iceland, with a particular emphasis on addressing energy consumption and environmental concerns. The article aims to provide valuable insights into crafting effective regulatory strategies that balance the growth of the crypto mining industry with sustainable energy practices. It will highlight the growing importance of regulating this industry to address these challenges effectively. L’extraction de crypto-monnaie est devenue un secteur important au sein de l’économie numérique, caractérisé par sa consommation d’énergie importante et son impact sur la durabilité environnementale. Cet article entreprend une analyse comparative des cadres réglementaires régissant l’extraction de cryptomonnaies au Canada et en Islande, en mettant particulièrement l’accent sur la consommation d’énergie et les préoccupations environnementales. Il vise à fournir des informations précieuses sur l’élaboration de stratégies réglementaires efficaces qui équilibrent la croissance de l’industrie minière de crypto avec des pratiques énergétiques durables. Il mettra en évidence l’importance croissante de réglementer cette industrie pour relever efficacement ces défis.

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eYLS (Yale Law School)
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2024-10-01
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Towards Green Crypto Mining: Regulating Sustainability in Canada and Iceland — A Dual Approach with Lessons from Bitcoin and Copper Industries

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Towards Green Crypto Mining: Regulating Sustainability in Canada and Iceland — A Dual Approach with Lessons from Bitcoin and Copper Industries

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Abstract

Cryptocurrency mining has emerged as a significant sector within the digital economy, characterised by its substantial energy consumption and its impact on environmental sustainability. The article undertakes a comparative analysis of the regulatory frameworks governing cryptocurrency mining in Canada and Iceland, with a particular emphasis on addressing energy consumption and environmental concerns. The article aims to provide valuable insights into crafting effective regulatory strategies that balance the growth of the crypto mining industry with sustainable energy practices. It will highlight the growing importance of regulating this industry to address these challenges effectively. L’extraction de crypto-monnaie est devenue un secteur important au sein de l’économie numérique, caractérisé par sa consommation d’énergie importante et son impact sur la durabilité environnementale. Cet article entreprend une analyse comparative des cadres réglementaires régissant l’extraction de cryptomonnaies au Canada et en Islande, en mettant particulièrement l’accent sur la consommation d’énergie et les préoccupations environnementales. Il vise à fournir des informations précieuses sur l’élaboration de stratégies réglementaires efficaces qui équilibrent la croissance de l’industrie minière de crypto avec des pratiques énergétiques durables. Il mettra en évidence l’importance croissante de réglementer cette industrie pour relever efficacement ces défis.

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