Energy provider Hydro-Québec cited the high energy demands anticipated in the Canadian winter in its reasons to reallocate 270 megawatts from crypto mining firms.
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Quebec’s energy manager to seek government approval to stop powering crypto miners
Energy provider Hydro-Québec cited the high energy demands anticipated in the Canadian winter in its reasons to reallocate 270 megawatts from crypto mining firms.
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Moldova Bans Cryptocurrency Mining Amid Energy Crisis Caused by War in Ukraine
The government of Moldova has decided to suspend crypto mining activities in the country as it’s facing a major energy crisis. The move is part
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EU to Target Crypto Miners’ Power Usage as Union Relies Less on Russian Energy
Authorities in Brussels are taking steps to reduce power consumption, including in cryptocurrency mining, as the EU faces limited energy supplies from Russia, the reliance
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Norway Prepares to Reverse Electricity Tax Cut for Cryptocurrency Miners
The Norwegian government is reviewing a proposal to abolish the policy of preferential tax treatment for data centers mining cryptocurrency with cheaper electricity. The executive
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Norway’s government proposes eliminating reduced electricity tax for Bitcoin miners
“We are in a completely different situation in the power market now than when the reduced rate for data centers was introduced in 2016,” said
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