Cryptocurrency Mining

• B.C. unveils plans to regulate cryptocurrency mining electricity use

  British Columbia is proposing legal changes that would allow the government to regulate the supply of electricity to cryptocurrency miners.

  Environment

  Apr 11
  
• Under pressure from crypto miners, NB Power places pause on electricity requests

  NB Power imposed a moratorium on providing new service to cryptocurrency mining operations, saying it was concerned about its ability to meet the sector's increasing demands.

  Canada

  May 1, 2023
  
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• B.C. putting 18-month freeze on new cryptocurrency mining hookups to BC Hydro

  The Province of B.C. is imposing an 18-month freeze on cryptocurrency mining connections to give it time to develop a regulatory framework around power usage by crypto miners.

  Environment

  Dec 21, 2022
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• Russians arrested for crypto-mining at nuclear facility

  Two employees of Russia’s top nuclear research institute have been arrested for using the facility’s supercomputer for crypto-currency mining.

  World

  Feb 10, 2018
• Why Canada is poised to become a prime destination for Bitcoin mining

  It won't be long before cryptocurrency mining operations want to set up shop in the true north strong and free — if they haven't already.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2018
• Quebec poised to become bitcoin mining hub as China cracks down on energy-sapping miners

  Hydro Quebec, which offers some of the lowest electricity rates in North America, says numerous mining companies are considering moving their operations to Quebec.

  Canada

  Jan 18, 2018