When China banned bitcoin mining last year, it launched a U.S. cryptocurrency gold rush, with states such as New York, Kentucky and Georgia fast becoming major mining hubs.
New York State Assembly member Clyde Vanel couldn't be happier.
"It’s a blessing that it’s happening here,” he said, pointing to the jobs the industry could create.
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