A report released on May 16 highlights how increased electricity consumption due to crypto mining and inconsistent rainfall have led to power shortages in Laos, challenging its goals as a hydropower exporter in Southeast Asia. Reuters: Increased Crypto Mining Strains Laos’ Hydropower Grid Laos, often called the “battery of Southeast Asia” for its extensive hydropower […]Mining, Bitcoin mining, Crypto, Cryptocurrency, Electricity, energy sources, Hydropower, laos, power shortages, rainfallRead More

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