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Crypto mining expands to East Tennessee, Southern Kentucky

Mining

At least eight cryptocurrency mines are operating in East Tennessee, in addition to one in Southern Kentucky. The mines’ growing presence is raising objections among residents and concerns among elected officials, a 10News investigation found. More stories, here: Subscribe to WBIR for exclusive content: WBIR Channel 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee produces award-winning, community-centered content “Straight…

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Minister Gopee-Scoon: Scrap Iron Industry Needs Regulation

Regulation

Trade and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon says the scrap iron industry needs to be regulated in more ways than one. The Minister noted the regulation that currently governs the industry was created in 1904 in some instances. Minister Gopee Scoon indicates the companies do not even remain in the areas they are designated to or…

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