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The Energy and Environment Committee of the Norwegian Parliament has opted not to pursue a new licensing system for cryptocurrency mining. Reynir Johannessen from the Norwegian Data Center Industry (NDI) stated that existing regulations are sufficient.

He highlighted the importance of using current tools effectively to achieve societal benefits without adding bureaucratic complexity. The government is exploring a temporary ban on crypto mining due to its high energy use and low societal value compared to other activities. NDI supports assessing data centers in terms of their employment, value creation, and impact on the energy system.