>"A bill seeking to “pause” crypto mining for three years in New York was referred to the state's Environmental Conservation committee on May 3." "New York-based crypto miners may need to brace themselves for a three ‘pause’ and stricter regulations if Bill 6486 passes." "The New York Senate Bill 6486 was proposed by Democrat senator Kevin S. Parker, the Chairman of Committee on Energy and Telecommunications, and co-sponsored by fellow Democrat senator Rachel May, the Chair of Committee on Aging, Chair of Legislative Commission on Rural Resources."