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Plattsburgh
The City That Decided to Ban Crypto Mining
As part of CoinDesk’s Mining Week coverage, U.S. Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon explains why the upstate New York city of Plattsburgh imposed a ban on crypto mining as tensions arose with the local community. Plus, Ligon offers insights into the current sentiment of N.Y. state lawmakers and the broader significance of this story.
US Small Towns vs. Crypto Miners: The Plattsburgh, NY Case Study
Plattsburgh, New York made headlines in 2018 when it became the first U.S. city to temporarily ban crypto mining. The moratorium was lifted ahead of schedule. CoinDesk traveled to the North Country to speak with local residents and public officials and get a firsthand look at how the city known for its dirt-cheap electricity is grappling with having cryptocurrency mining operators in their community. Doreen Wang reports.
US City Mulls Roll Out of Tougher Rules for Crypto Miners
Plattsburgh, New York, is considering stricter requirement for commercial cryptocurrency mining farms operating in the city.
Washington State County Moves to Limit New Bitcoin Mining Firms
In a unanimous vote, Chelan County's Public Utility District commissioners agreed to put a moratorium on new bitcoin mining applications.
Plattsburgh's Crypto Mining Ban Could End Earlier Than Expected
Plattsburgh imposed an 18-month halt on new commercial cryptomining operations, but indicated it could end sooner if protections are put in place.
US City Mulls 18-Month Moratorium on Bitcoin Mining
A proposed law in the City of Plattsburgh would place a moratorium on new commercial cryptocurrency mining operations for 18 months.
