Texas commissioners reject downtown bitcoin mine after residents raise water and noise fears

Texas commissioners reject downtown bitcoin mine after residents raise water and noise fears

A plan to build a Bitcoin mining data center in Tyler, Texas, was turned back after a crowded City Hall meeting where neighbors pressed officials on water demand, noise, and demand on local resources, KETK reported. Commissioners ultimately agreed with those objections and denied the permit, according to the station. What happened? Vulcan Core sought a special use permit for a Bitcoin mining facility near West Erwin Street and North Ross Avenue,…