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<h2 style="text-align: center;" id="in-the-centre-of-texas-a-state-known-for-its-low-cost-energy-and-business-friendly-regulations">In the centre of Texas, a state known for its low-cost energy and business-friendly regulations,</h2> 
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Bitcoin miners are encountering an unparalleled obstacle. The ongoing power shortage, exacerbated by recent severe weather conditions, has compelled many to temporarily halt their operations. This predicament highlights the fragility of the cryptocurrency mining sector and underscores the wider energy issues that the state is wrestling with. 
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<h2 class="western" style="text-align: center;" id="preferred-location-encounters-energy-hurdles">Preferred Location Encounters Energy Hurdles</h2> 
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Texas has traditionally been a favored location for significant cryptocurrency mining ventures, with industry powerhouses such as Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT) and Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) establishing operations in the state. The economical energy and lenient regulations have made it a desirable center for these digital prospectors. 
However, the state’s energy scenario is experiencing a significant transformation. Recent severe weather incidents have put pressure on the power grid, resulting in substantial difficulties in fulfilling the energy needs of both inhabitants and businesses. In response to the escalating crisis, the Biden administration declared a power emergency in Texas. 
Lee Bratcher, the president of the <a href="https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/press-and-impact" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Texas Blockchain Council</a>, highlighted the gravity of the situation for Bitcoin miners. “We have consistently been seeing 90% plus curtailment of Bitcoin mining each day this week that power conditions tightened,” Bratcher stated. He further observed that the only power not curtailed was essential for maintaining operations in office buildings and backup systems. 
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 Texas Bitcoin miners, embroiled in a controversy over their energy-intensive operations, are shutting down most of their machines while the state grapples with its power crisis <a href="https://t.co/njSOCLOXqd" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/njSOCLOXqd</a> 
 — Bloomberg Crypto (@crypto) <a href="https://twitter.com/crypto/status/1700902012072739313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 10, 2023</a> 
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<h2 class="western" style="text-align: center;" id="cryptocurrency-infrastructure-a-two-sided-coin">Cryptocurrency Infrastructure: A Two-Sided Coin</h2> 
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The current crisis underscores the complex dynamics of cryptocurrency and its infrastructural hurdles. The high-energy consumption of <a href="https://walletinvestor.com/magazinadmin/blackrock-is-now-2nd-largest-shareholder-in-4-biggest-bitcoin-mining-firms/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin mining</a> has always been a contentious issue, with detractors highlighting its environmental impact. However, the situation in Texas emphasizes a more pressing concern: the industry’s dependence on reliable and inexpensive power sources. 
This isn’t the first time Bitcoin miners in Texas have encountered such challenges. During a previous heatwave, industrial Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) miners had to halt their operations. The reasons were diverse, ranging from fluctuating Bitcoin prices and escalating electricity costs to increased competition in the mining sector. 
Nevertheless, some miners have managed to navigate these challenges. By securing affordable long-term power contracts or participating in programs offered by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, they’ve discovered ways to alleviate the risks. A notable example is Riot Platforms Inc., which earned an impressive $31.7 million in power credit in August by reselling pre-purchased electricity. 
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<h2 class="western" style="text-align: center;" id="the-future-trajectory-of-digital-assets-in-texas">The Future Trajectory of Digital Assets in Texas</h2> 
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The ongoing crisis in Texas provides a context for broader discussions about the future trajectory of digital assets. Benzinga’s Future of Digital Assets conference, scheduled for Nov. 14, aims to delve deep into these issues. Industry experts will convene to offer invaluable insights into the current landscape of digital assets and discuss potential future paths. 
In addition to immediate challenges, there’s speculation about Bitcoin’s future movements. Some experts predict a ‘Mid-Cycle Lull,’ signaling a potential bull run for Bitcoin in November 2024. Such predictions, combined with current challenges, underscore that while there may be bumps along the road, there’s still much potential for growth within this dynamic

Power Crisis Puts Texas Bitcoin Miners in Hot Water

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