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Tesla is citing environmental concerns over Bitcoin as a reason for its decision.

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Video. Tesla will stop accepting Bitcoin over environmental concerns

Updated: 04/10/2021 - 16:15 GMT+2

"We are concerned about rapid increasing use of fossil fuels for Bitcoin mining and transactions," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said.

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