Scientists raise alarm over 'nightmarish' issue stemming from cryptocurrency mines — here's what's happening

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Scientists raise alarm over 'nightmarish' issue stemming from cryptocurrency mines — here's what's happening

The booming popularity of cryptocurrency over the last few years has left experts concerned that the byproducts of its functions could take an unintentional toll on humans. What happened? Three scientists explored the potential health hazards associated with cryptocurrency mining in their think piece published in JAMA. According to Live Science, the authors compared it to a "digital oil boom," noting that its rapid rise to prominence could lead…