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US Authorities Uncover Chinese-linked Bitcoin Mining Operations
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US Authorities Uncover Chinese-linked Bitcoin Mining Operations

US authorities have identified a significant number of Chinese-linked Bitcoin mining operations across the United States, sparking national security concerns. Published by The New York Times on October 13, the report highlights the close proximity of some of these operations to critical military and infrastructure sites. Amidst escalating US-China political tensions, the surge in Chinese Bitcoin mining operations in the US, coupled with their substantial energy consumption, poses critical questions regarding cybersecurity, energy sustainability, and geopolitical dynamics.

Bitfury Floats 28MW Bitcoin Mining Farm in Canada
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Bitfury Floats 28MW Bitcoin Mining Farm in Canada

Amsterdam-based Bitcoin mining company, Bitfury, has announced the launch of a new data centre in Sarnia, Ontario.