CoinDesk reports that the province of British Columbia (BC) in Canada has extended its ban on Bitcoin mining until next year. The ban is part of the province's clean energy policy, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The original ban was set to expire in December 2022, but the provincial government has decided to extend it for another year. The government says that it needs more time to develop a long-term plan for Bitcoin mining in the province. The decision has been met with mixed reactions from the Bitcoin mining industry. Some miners have said that they will continue to operate in BC despite the ban, while others have said that they will move their operations to other jurisdictions. The ban is a significant setback for the Bitcoin mining industry in Canada. However, it is important to note that the ban is only temporary and that the provincial government is committed to developing a long-term plan for Bitcoin mining.

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