In addition to being financially risky, Bitcoin mining generates tons of greenhouse gas emissions and pollutes air & water. It’s bad news for climate and public health—and disproportionately impacts vulnerable communities. This motion also flies in the face of Vancouver’s climate commitments.
Reposted from OneCity Vancouver
Ken Sim is proposing that Vancouver become a 'bitcoin-friendly city' - potentially by buying bitcoin for our financial reserves.

Kind of weird, right? Bitcoin is very risky. Why would he do that?

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