Paraguay

A Bitfarms mining facility in Washington State, U.S. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms Expands Operations in Paraguay After Securing 2 Hydropower Contracts
The company will be able to add up to 150 megawatts of energy capacity through the two agreements.
A Bitfarms mining facility in Washington State, U.S. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)

Future of Bitcoin Mining in Paraguay
Future of Bitcoin Mining in Paraguay
Earlier this month, Canadian crypto miner Pow.re secured a contract for 100 megawatts (MW) of power in Paraguay, according to a press release sent to CoinDesk. Pow.re CEO Mike...
Future of Bitcoin Mining in Paraguay

The Itaipu dam (Jonas de Carvalho/Flickr)
Canadian Crypto Miner Pow.re Lands 100 MW Contract in Paraguay
The site is built in the Yguazu region, near the giant Itaipu dam.
The Itaipu dam (Jonas de Carvalho/Flickr)

Paraguay's parliament (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
Bitcoin Miners’ High Hopes for Latin America Dented by Paraguay
The industry’s potential in the region was touted at a conference in Cancun, Mexico, last month, but a crypto mining-friendly bill in Paraguay was shot down last week.
Paraguay's parliament (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)

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Crypto Update | Brands Will Save Crypto? Be Careful What You Wish For
With bitcoin and other crypto prices falling along with other riskier assets amid concerns the U.S. economy isn't slowing enough, plus a look at crypto’s big brand play, CoinD...
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Paraguay's legislature didn't pass a bill to regulate the crypto industry in a big blow to the country's bitcoin mining industry. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)
Paraguay Votes Down Crypto Regulatory Bill in a Blow to Crypto Mining Industry
The bill would have capped how much the grid operator can charge bitcoin miners for electricity.
Paraguay's legislature didn't pass a bill to regulate the crypto industry in a big blow to the country's bitcoin mining industry. (Eliza Gkritsi/CoinDesk)

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Crypto Update | The Labor Report Wasn't Bad Enough to Make Markets Rally
With bitcoin clinging to the $20K mark following the latest official statistics on the US job market, plus a look at how some people are taking out loans against their crypto,...
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Crypto and Security: Tips to Prevent Hacks for Exchanges to Nations Embracing Bitcoin
Crypto and Security: Tips to Prevent Hacks for Exchanges to Nations Embracing Bitcoin
Kris Constable, CEO of bitcoin wallet app CoinOS, discusses how his company is helping to combat the “perpetual problem” of crypto exchanges falling victim to hacks. Meanwhile...
Crypto and Security: Tips to Prevent Hacks for Exchanges to Nations Embracing Bitcoin

Breakdown 7.17.21 Paraguay Leaked Crypto Law
Paraguay's Leaked Crypto Law: A Depressing Dud or Too Early to Tell?
Those expecting another El Salvador are sure to be disappointed.
Breakdown 7.17.21 Paraguay Leaked Crypto Law