British Columbia Pulls the Plug on Crypto Mining and AI Power Expansion

TLDR: British Columbia permanently banned new crypto mining projects, ending a two-year moratorium on new grid connections. The province restricted power access for AI data centers to manage rising electricity demand and protect local resources. Officials said energy will be redirected toward industries that generate stable jobs and higher local economic returns. The Energy Ministry [...]

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