Why Crypto Miners Are Expanding Beyond Quebec
Two large bitcoin miners are growing beyond Quebec because of restrictions on the use of power to run their operations.
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Jul 12, 2021 at 8:48 p.m. UTC
Jul 12, 2021
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Quebec Halts Crypto Mining Approvals Pending New Restrictions
Quebec has halted approvals for new cryptocurrency mining operations while it draws up new rules and may raise energy costs.
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Jun 8, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 8, 2018
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Quebec Pushes Hydropower Utility to Halt New Bitcoin Mines
Quebec is temporarily suspending new cryptomining operations from setting up facilities in its low-cost power region.
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Mar 23, 2018 at 10:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2018
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'Hundreds' of Crypto Miners Said to Be Descending on Quebec
Hydro-Quebec may charge an industry-specific rate to crypto mining farms to deal with overwhelming demand for Quebec's cheap energy resources.
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Feb 16, 2018 at 3:40 a.m. UTC
Feb 16, 2018
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Quebec Lures Cryptocurrency Miners as China Sours on Industry
Cheap and abundant electricity, cold weather and a stable political climate are making the Canadian province attractive to bitcoin mining operators.
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Jan 10, 2018 at 5:00 a.m. UTC
Jan 10, 2018