Tag Archive: Washington

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  Power Utility Heightens Security Due to Angry Crypto Mining Operators

  The Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) in Washington state is heightening its security over fears of angry Bitcoin mining operators who are being shut down. As some countries crack down on Bitcoin mining, operators have taken to looking for greener pastures. The chief concern is paying as cheaply as possible for electricity as the energy demands of mining are high. Some locales are finding themselves overwhelmed by the increased demand and are actually shutting

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  Jeff Francis · May 5, 2018 · 8:00 pm
• Altcoin News, Legislation, Mining, News, News teaser

  A Washington County is Taking Steps to Halt Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining

  Chelan County in Washington is taking a stand against unauthorized crypto mining. Its Public Utility District (PUD) has started by cutting miners’ power, and are moving towards possibly imposing heavy fines. Earlier this year saw the little town of Wenatchee in Chelan County shine in the crypto spotlight as being a preferred destination for Bitcoin mining. Now, the county is once again the focus, but for a slightly different reason – illegal cryptocurrency mining Action Taken

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  Nikita Blows · April 6, 2018 · 4:00 am
• Bitcoin, Bitcoin Acceptance, News, News teaser

  Four Washington DC Condos Up for Sale and You Can Pay with Bitcoin

  As Bitcoin continues to garner more and more mainstream attention, so too does its purchasing power continue to grow. Now, real estate brokers and developers are looking to get in on the action. Buying Your New Home with Bitcoin Sellers and developers around the world are starting to accept Bitcoin as a viable method of purchasing property, and now four new listings are available via the cryptocurrency in northwest Washington DC. As reported by The

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  Adam James · February 8, 2018 · 1:00 pm
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  Bitcoin Mining Boom Hits Small Town in Washington State

  A small town in Washington, Wenatchee, is seeing a Bitcoin mining boom due to low power prices and cooler temperatures. There are quite a few reasons why people choose to move to a small town. They may wish to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Perhaps they wish to simplify their life and get back to basics. Or it may be, in the case of Wenatchee, Washington, that people may

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  Jeff Francis · January 12, 2018 · 5:30 am