Venezuela has officially banned bitcoin and other cryptocurrency mining to protect its strained power grid. The Ministry of Electric Power announced the disconnection of mining farms from the national power network to curb excessive energy use and ensure stable electricity supply. The national cryptocurrency association confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that all mining activities are […]
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