Thanks for watching?! SUBSCRIBE to obtain extra movies without cost. Washington State County Shuts Down ‘Unauthorized’ Crypto Miners A utility in Washington State – a well-liked location for bitcoin miners – has reduce off electrical energy to 3 “unauthorized” websites that officers mentioned posed a threat to public security. The Chelan County Public Utility District (PUD) mentioned Monday the three mines – situated individually in Wenatchee, Malaga and Chelan – have been “using enough power to create fire risks for neighbors and damage grid equipment not sized for the load.” For that cause, utility officers disconnected the ability at these websites. “Not only are we concerned, we’re incensed that individuals are putting people at risk,” PUD Commissioner Steve McKenna mentioned in a press release issued April 2. “We’re not going to tolerate it. This is a strong message, and I want to make that very clear.” The PUD mentioned that sooner or later, rogue operators may face potential authorized repercussions for energy theft and public security endangerment. However, PUD commissioner Garry Arseneault clarified that any heightened restrictions would concentrate on unknown mining o…
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