US Energy Discontinues Survey on Crypto Miners

Key Takeaways The EIA and OMB ceased their survey on crypto miners after a lawsuit over unlawful data collection. The actual time required for survey compliance significantly exceeded the EIA's 30-minute estimate. A settlement mandates the destruction of collected data and introduces a feedback process for future surveys, prioritizing transparency and community concerns.

US Energy Discontinues Survey on Crypto Miners

Key Takeaways

  • The EIA and OMB ceased their survey on crypto miners after a lawsuit over unlawful data collection.
  • The actual time required for survey compliance significantly exceeded the EIA's 30-minute estimate.
  • A settlement mandates the destruction of collected data and introduces a feedback process for future surveys, prioritizing transparency and community concerns.