Crypto miner in Texas shuts down 99% of operations as winter storm approaches
"We are taking proactive measures to shut down operations, shed load and create additional capacity in response to ERCOT's needs should it be necessary,” said the Texas Blockchain Council on behalf of mining firms.
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"We are taking proactive measures to shut down operations, shed load and create additional capacity in response to ERCOT's needs should it be necessary,” said the Texas Blockchain Council on behalf of mining firms.
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