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Iran tightens crypto mining controls as energy grid faces strain
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Iranian authorities have intensified a nationwide crackdown on unlicensed crypto mining, citing daily power losses of roughly 1.4–2.0 gigawatts and reporting large-scale seizures of illicit rigs that officials say are straining the grid. USA speeds up grid access for AI centres and Bitcoin mining
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has sent a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proposing the development of rules for connecting large electricity users to interstate transmission lines. The focus is on loads above 20 MW, primarily AI data centres and crypto‑mining sites. -2DKHND7d.png "BHP stays neutral amid U.S.–China critical minerals showdown")
Texas residents push back against crypto mining operations
In November, residents of the Mitchell Bend area will vote to incorporate a city, seeking the authority to set local noise rules for Marathon’s crypto facility. As mining grows in Texas, small communities look for legal tools to manage the everyday impact of industrial data farms. 
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