Texas paid bitcoin miner Riot $31.7 million to shut down during heat wave in August

Texas paid bitcoin miner Riot $31.7 million to shut down during heat wave in August

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Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms raked in $31.7 million in energy credits from Texas power grid operator ERCOT in August. • During a record-breaking heat wave in the state, Riot voluntarily curtailed its energy consumption to take advantage of credits available by limiting use. • Riot is benefiting…

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