The authorities of the American town of Massena have banned the launch of new mining farms – Bits Media

City of Massena authorities, located on the border of Canada and the United States, decided to temporarily ban the launch of new mining farms, to "increase the attractiveness of the city" for tourists.

At the moment, we are talking about a 90-day ban on the opening of new mining farms. How said the mayor of Massena Steve O’Shns (Steve O’Shaughnessy), The thing is, that trailers with mining equipment filled the surroundings, And this makes the appearance of the city less presentable.

“We don't want to, so that our city is filled with equipment trailers. If they want to get cryptocurrency, then let them build good, Presentable structure ", - said O’Shonessess.

Massena has been attracting miners for years thanks to a nearby hydroelectric power station, supplying cheap electricity.

The local energy company Massena Electric is now negotiating with three mining companies on equipment placement. However, a ban has already been introduced within the company to attract new customers.

“For miners, two parameters are very important - cheap electricity and reliability. And we always possessed these qualities ", - emphasized the manager of Massena Electric Andrew McMahon (Andrew McMahon).

The other day, Tesla Director General Ilon Musk recognized, that mining bitcoin is becoming more and more environmentally friendly and "green".