Fitch Ratings warns of risks crypto miners pose to US power supply
“Crypto mining operations are price-sensitive entities that may be quickly scaled back or shut down if mining becomes uneconomical," said the agency.
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“Crypto mining operations are price-sensitive entities that may be quickly scaled back or shut down if mining becomes uneconomical," said the agency.
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