Quebec halts all new cryptocurrency mining permits as Hydro Quebec power plant struggles to fulfill 17K MW of new power demand without raising prices for locals (Allison Lampert/Reuters)

Allison Lampert / Reuters:
Quebec halts all new cryptocurrency mining permits as Hydro Quebec power plant struggles to fulfill 17K MW of new power demand without raising prices for locals  —  MONTREAL (Reuters) - Canada's Quebec province said on Thursday it has halted approvals for new digital currency mining projects …

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