Paraguay Warns About Growth of Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operations and Effect o...

Paraguay Warns About Growth of Illegal Bitcoin Mining Operations and Effect o...

The growth of illegal bitcoin mining operations could affect the stability of the power system in Paraguay, according to statements from the National Power Administration. The boom the country is experiencing is taking its toll on the power system, with many miners plugging in illegally and consuming high amounts of power without making payments. Paraguay Underground Mining Operations Grow Paraguay’s popularity as a country with cheap power tariffs for bitcoin mining is hurting the electric grid and might work against the stability of the power system in the country. ANDE, the....


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