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Bern Canton Votes 85-46 to Study Bitcoin Mining's Role in Energy Grid Efficiency

Nov 28, 2024, 09:00 PM

Switzerland's Canton of Bern has passed legislation with an 85-46 vote to study the feasibility of Bitcoin mining as a means to enhance energy grid efficiency. The proposal aims to explore how Bitcoin mining can utilize surplus energy from renewable sources to balance the grid and potentially create jobs. The study will assess the environmental and economic benefits of using Bitcoin mining to manage excess energy, marking a significant step towards sustainable crypto solutions in Switzerland.