The Lone Star State Taking in China Bitcoin Refugees

Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 4:37am

Calling all Bitcoin miners. Texas counties are welcoming miners to boost the economy in rural areas. Governor Greg Abbot recently tweeted about his excitement about how Texas is becoming the next “crypto leader.” Due to the crackdown in China, miners have been heading to the lone star state for business.  Whinstone Inc. is the largest Bitcoin mining facility in North America with 120 employees, all with paid healthcare and 401k benefits. Argo has broken ground on a renewable energy-focused 200-megawatt facility in West Texas.