A proposta de New Brunswick manteria o poder dos novos mineradores de criptografia
Crypto A proposta de New Brunswick manteria o poder dos novos mineradores de criptografia Notícias do Bitcoin Ethereum Canadian province New Brunswick doesnt want power going to new crypto mining operations. Critics argue that policymakers are overlooking a chance to collaborate with mining companies to increase the stability of their electric grid. An amendment to New Brunswicks Electricity Act states: “A distribution electric utility shall not extend its supply of electricity to a cryptocurrency mining business.” The proposal — made by Mike Holland, minister of natural resources and energy development — would not apply to operations that entered into a contract before potential passage of the legislation. It comes after New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs in March 2022 signed a cabinet order supporting a freeze of service to new crypto miners, CBC previously reported. “The cryptocurrency sector is an area that has a significant…draw or demand as it relates to electricity,” Holland told CBC. “We cant compromise the existing rate base so we need to make sure that we have capacity.” Holland, and the New Brunswick Power Corporation, did not immediately return requests for comment. “Some jurisdictions that do not understand how bitcoin mining can be used as a tool and resource for their grid operator may seek to ban