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"Unacceptable." This is how the French National Assembly classified an amendment proposing to study Bitcoin mining as a strategic tool for the country's energy infrastructure. The proposal, presented as an addition to an energy bill, requested only a technical report: no subsidies, financing, or immediate implementation — just a study on how mining could absorb electrical surpluses, stabilize the grid, and complement the French nuclear system. However, even before it could be debated, the amendment was rejected for not fitting within the current legislative scope, according to Article 98 of the Internal Rules — a 'cavalier législatif', in local legal terms. In other words: the proposal was blocked not for its content, but for being in the 'wrong place'. The decision exposes how the political system still struggles to keep pace with the speed of technological innovation, especially when it comes to topics like crypto-assets and energy. Even though it is an idea aligned with energy efficiency, Bitcoin mining continues to be viewed with skepticism in France, often depicted as an environmental villain — and not as a solution. While countries like El Salvador, Bhutan, and Russia integrate mining into their energy policies, France chooses to keep its distance, perhaps out of caution, perhaps out of ignorance. And this matters: because although this rejection was merely procedural, it shows how far governments still are from understanding the potential role of mining as an economic and energy tool. The technology is already used in other countries as a load regulator and collector of surplus energy — fast, scalable, and monetizable. With an electricity matrix heavily based on nuclear energy and frequent production surpluses, France could explore this alternative. But the window for discussion has been closed — for now. The proposal may return as part of another project or as an independent initiative, depending on political will and public interest. In the meantime, the world continues to experiment. From Kazakhstan to the USA, mining is being tested as a national energy strategy, and the results of these tests will certainly influence future positions of France. For the crypto industry, the message is clear: even the most reasonable proposals can fail without the right context — but the opportunity persists. Bitcoin mining is not going away. And the sooner governments open up to understanding it as part of the global energy puzzle, the better prepared they will be for what lies ahead.

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