Legislators in Paraguay are considering a ban on cryptocurrency mining to address the country's severe energy crisis. The proposed legislation is a response to concerns about the impact of illegal crypto mining on Paraguay's power supply. Paraguay's abundance of hydroelectric resources has attracted crypto miners looking for affordable energy sources.
**Contemplating Legislation to Ban Crypto Mining in Paraguay**
by Giorgi Kostiuk
2 years ago
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