Colombia’s President Eyes Bitcoin Mining Boom for Caribbean Coast

TLDR: Colombia generates 75% of its electricity from renewables, giving it a strong edge in clean Bitcoin mining. President Petro proposed Barranquilla, Santa Marta, and Riohacha as prime Caribbean Bitcoin mining locations. The Wayúu community, Colombia’s largest Indigenous group, could become co-owners of the mining project. Petro’s term ends in August, leaving the next administration [...]

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