Fort Worth, Texas Becomes First City Government In The U.S To Mine Bitcoin

Fort Worth, Texas Becomes First City Government In The U.S To Mine Bitcoin

The Texas Blockchain Council has donated three S9 bitcoin miners to Fort Worth, Texas for a six-month trial allowing the city to experience mining from within.Fort Worth, Texas has become the first city government in the U.S. to mine bitcoin. The city has accepted a donation of three S9 miners from the Texas Blockchain Council, in partnership with Luxor Technologies and Rhodium Enterprises.Fort Worth will run a trial period of six-months as they learn the industry in hopes to become a leading hub for mining. Fort Worth, Texas has officially become the first city government in the U.S. to....


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