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When a Bitcoin Mine Moves Next Door

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When a Bitcoin Mine Moves Next Door

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Dec 4, 2024

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Many people moved to Granbury, Texas for the peace and quiet. Then, a noisy neighbor moved in – and strange things began happening in town. Read Andrew’s original reporting about the bitcoin mine and Granbury, Texas.

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Dec 4, 2024

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