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Brooklyn Spa Draws Criticism for Bitcoin Mining Energy Use
BATHHOUSE, a spa located in Brooklyn, has come under fire after disclosing its use of energy from Bitcoin mining to heat its pools. The founders of the spa believed in the potential benefits of this technology, but their announcement sparked disapproval: El Salvador's Bold Move: Creating the Biggest Bitcoin Mining Farm
El Salvador is seizing the opportunity presented by its abundant natural resources and introducing “Volcano Energy,” positioning itself as a major contender in the global Bitcoin mining industry. The country’s ambitious plan involves the construction of a 241 MW renewable power generation park in the Metapán region, integrating solar and wind projects. 
A bitcoin mining operation powered entirely by "green" nuclear energy has just launched in Pennsylvania. TeraWulf has announced that it will be using the Susquehanna nuclear power station to mine BTC.
The key details about the project:
Nuclear power station capacity – 2.5 GW.
Fixed cost of electricity – $0.02 per kWh for five years.
Planned load – 50,000 mining rigs, 160 MW.
Actual load at present – 8,000 mining rigs.
Computing power – 5.5 EH/s.
With such a low electricity rate, this project promises to be highly profitable even in a bear market. Indeed, it's a far cry from mining BTC in a school's crawlspace! 
US school official caught stealing electricity for Bitcoin mining
The Massachusetts prosecutor's office reported about the bust of a secret group of illegal miners, led by a former employee of a local school, Nadeam Nahas. He is accused of running an illegal BTC mining operation at the school's crawlspace. How to reduce Bitcoin mining risks: business case
Mining profitability has been declining since the end of 2021 as a result of the bear market. Increased mining difficulty and skyrocketing electricity prices twisted the knife in 2022. The miners had no choice but to change their business strategy. Their task was to level out negative market factors while maintaining profits. 
