CRYPTO BILL SEEN HINDERING FRAUD PROSECUTIONS, STATES WARN

Just as federal enforcement against digital-asset companies has dropped precipitously, state authorities are voicing concern that their ability to prosecute crypto criminals will soon be vastly diminished.

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THE BACKLASH TO HIGH ELECTRIC BILLS COULD TRANSFORM U.S. POLITICS

For years, residents of this part of south Georgia have faced electricity bills that locals say often exceed their rent.

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TEXAS RESIDENTS PUSH TO FORM A NEW TOWN TO FIGHT BITCOIN MINING NOISE

In Hood County, citizens petitioned to create the city of Mitchell Bend after a Bitcoin mining facility brought constant noise and community outrage.

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MEGA DATA CENTERS COULD DRAIN WATER SUPPLIES IN GREAT LAKES REGION IF PROTECTIONS AREN’T PUT IN PLACE: REPORT

For starters, she said, there’s a need for greater transparency from data centers about their water consumption.

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GOOGLE’S UNLIKELY NEW ALLY IN THE AI RACE IS A BITCOIN MINER

Alphabet has taken an 8% stake in bitcoin miner and AI-computing company TeraWulf

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Stanton Nebraska residents talk to Trent Loos about Jigowatt Bitcoin mine.

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