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How Crypto Is Funding The Grid
Bitcoin mining has evolved from a speculative energy drain into a critical component of the US power grid's stability. With the Federal Reserve holding rates near 3.75 percent, traditional utility margins are under pressure, making flexible demand response services highly valuable. We examine how Bitcoin miners are becoming virtual power plants, balancing load during peak hours and providing frequency regulation to keep the lights on. This episode explores the economics behind this shift, looking at specific contracts between major miners and regional transmission operators like PJM…
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