COINTELEGRAPH · 2026-11-11 20:43 UTC

US data center restrictions could give Bitcoin miners an edge in AI, though challenges remain

Voters favored limiting data center development in 40 of 41 local contests tracked by Ballotpedia during the Nov. 3 US midterms, citing electricity costs, water use and community impact. Local authorities often control zoning, permits and electricity access, so restrictions can block expansion even where a site has secured power. Building AI-ready data centers costs $8 million to $15 million per megawatt versus $700,000 to $1 million for traditional mining facilities, according to CoinShares.

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