CryptoSlate August 05, 2026

Bitcoin miners’ AI pipelines are on trial as Texas freezes 474 GW of data center requests

Bitcoin miners’ AI pipelines are on trial as Texas freezes 474 GW of data center requests

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the Public Utility Commission and ERCOT to audit every data center project seeking a grid connection before regulators approve any new projects. The order puts AI infrastructure tied to Bitcoin miners under scrutiny, while the audit verifies each project's power sourcing, water use, cooling plans, and ownership. The order covers […]

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