Argentinian Government Inquires About Energy Bitcoin Mining Companies Use Ami...

Argentinian Government Inquires About Energy Bitcoin Mining Companies Use Ami...

The Argentinian government is starting to inquire about the power consumption of bitcoin mining companies after some provinces in the country faced power cuts during the last days of 2021. Cammesa, the state-owned power wholesaler, has sent a memo to big power consumers to reveal whether they are mining cryptocurrency. If so, the companies should reveal their actual power consumption so a price hike can be coordinated, and they will need to invest in power infrastructure. Argentinian Government Sets Sights on Bitcoin Mining The Argentinian government is trying to pinpoint the....


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