Tesla removes Bitcoin payment option over energy use concerns

Electrek
By Fred LambertMay 12, 2021, 6:08 pm191 pts
Tesla has removed its Bitcoin payment option for the online configurator for its electric vehicles overnight. It’s not clear if it’s a permanent or temporary move. Update: Elon Musk confirmed the change was due to concerns over the use of fossil fuel in mining bitcoins. more… The post Tesla removes…

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