Bitcoin farm in Montana to use solar energy for mining
The global crypto market cap is $1.48 trillion with a 24-hour volume of $130.75 billion. The price of Bitcoin is $34,382.21 and the BTC dominance is at 43.4%.
by Shaurya Malwa
Montana cryptocurrency miners are backing the Basin Creek Solar Project, a 300 megawatt solar array farm in Butte, to supply energy for an expanding data center, reported local news Montana Standard.
Madison River Equity LLC will apply for a special use permit next month from a Montana zoning board to build one of the biggest solar farms in the US on private ranch land in Butte.
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Bank of Japan governor slams Bitcoin, questions its usage in settlements
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U.S. state of Colorado considers tax payments via crypto
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