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On Tuesday, Kathy Hochul, the governor of New York, signed legislation outlawing some bitcoin mining businesses that use carbon-based energy sources. A proof-of-work mining firm will not be permitted to expand, renew permits, or allow new competitors to start operations for the next two years unless it employs only renewable energy. The governor went on …