Bitcoin miners have until 2027 to prove they deserve power on America’s overloaded grid

CryptoSlate2h agoUpdated 2h ago
Bitcoin miners have until 2027 to prove they deserve power on America’s overloaded grid
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Bitcoin miners are facing a real-world test of their ability to improve the electricity grid. The US Energy Information Administration projects electricity consumption will climb from 4,195 billion kilowatt-hours in 2025 to 4,269 billion in 2026 and 4,399 billion in 2027. The agency ties the increase to AI data centers, cryptocurrency operations, and broader...

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