France plans to use surplus nuclear power for Bitcoin mining

Odaily News French lawmakers have proposed a bill to use excess electricity from nuclear power plants for Bitcoin mining, which is expected to generate $100-150 million in revenue per year. The five-year pilot program will allow mining centers to be co-located with nuclear power facilities and only start up when there is excess electricity, while recycling the heat generated by mining for heating or industrial purposes. The proposal was submitted to the French National Assembly on July 11. (Cryptoslate)