Trump’s Data Center Power Call Leaves Bitcoin Miners’ Scope Unclear

President Donald Trump called for new, large U.S. data centers to generate their own electricity, leaving the scope of the call for Bitcoin (BTC) mining facilities unclear. In a post at 1:37 a.m. ET (05:37 UTC) on Oct. 21, Trump also urged operators to give or sell surplus electricity to local communities or the grid. He called for operators to pay a dividend to host communities or individual residents. The administration’s March 4 Ratepayer Protection Pledge lets participating companies build, bring or buy new power supply. Purchased power can come from new or otherwise additive plants. The pledge also requires companies to pay for delivery upgrades their facilities need, while separate utility rates are voluntary.

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