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How Bitcoin Mining Is Rewiring Global Power Markets
Bitcoin mining has evolved from a speculative energy drain into a critical component of grid stability and renewable energy monetization. In this episode, we examine how miners in Texas and Wyoming are using excess power capacity to stabilize local grids during peak demand, effectively becoming virtual power plants. We look at the specific economics of curtailment payments versus spot market sales, and why traditional utilities are now actively courting crypto operators to manage load balancing. With the Federal Reserve holding rates steady near 3.75 percent as of October 2026, capital costs…
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