Is bitcoin mining legal in the US?

There are few, if any, jurisdictions in the U.S. where possession of cryptocurrency is illegal . Plattsburgh, New York, however, is likely the only city in the U.S. to impose a ban (temporary) on cryptocurrency mining. Also, the U.S. Marine Corps banned crypto mining apps from all government-issued mobile devices.

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How much can a mining rig make?

Profitability of mining If the rig runs at full capacity with all six GPUs, it can earn about 0.348 ETH/month , which, at this week’s peak price, is roughly $1,522. Mining rigs require quite a bit of power, so electricity cost is a big factor when computing whether mining can be a profitable venture.

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