University of Tennessee professor sues TVA for records of incentives to bitcoin miners – Knoxville News Sentinel
A professor at the University of Tennessee has filed a lawsuit against the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in an effort to obtain records related to incentives provided to bitcoin miners. The professor is seeking transparency and accountability from TVA regarding their dealings with bitcoin miners. The lawsuit was filed in response to concerns about the environmental impact and energy consumption associated with bitcoin mining. The professor’s goal is to shed light on the incentives being offered to bitcoin miners by TVA and how these incentives may be contributing to the growth of the industry. The lawsuit highlights the importance of transparency in understanding the full scope of TVA’s involvement in the bitcoin mining industry.