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47 days agoLaos to cut electricity supply to crypto miners by 2026, prioritizing industrial use
Laos is preparing to halt electricity provision to cryptocurrency mining operations by early 2026, shifting power focus to industries like AI data centers, metal refining, and EV production. The move reverses the 2021 policy that had encouraged mining, as officials argue it yields limited economic value or jobs. Energy usage by miners has already dropped from ~500 MW to ~150 MW. The shift will free resources for export and industrial growth in the region while reshaping Southeast Asia’s crypto landscape.
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47 days agoLaos to cut electricity supply to crypto miners by 2026, prioritizing industrial use
Laos is preparing to halt electricity provision to cryptocurrency mining operations by early 2026, shifting power focus to industries like AI data centers, metal refining, and EV production. The move reverses the 2021 policy that had encouraged mining, as officials argue it yields limited economic value or jobs. Energy usage by miners has already dropped from ~500 MW to ~150 MW. The shift will free resources for export and industrial growth in the region while reshaping Southeast Asia’s crypto landscape.
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- crypto
- asia
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Laos plans to phase out power to crypto miners in 2026, moving focus to industrial and export sectors.
Laos is preparing to halt electricity provision to cryptocurrency mining operations by early 2026, shifting power focus to industries like AI data centers, metal refining, and EV production. The move reverses the 2021 policy that had encouraged mining, as officials argue it yields limited economic value or jobs. Energy usage by miners has already dropped from ~500 MW to ~150 MW. The shift will free resources for export and industrial growth in the region while reshaping Southeast Asia’s crypto landscape.
Laos is preparing to halt electricity provision to cryptocurrency mining operations by early 2026, shifting power focus to industries like AI data centers, metal refining, and EV production. The move reverses the 2021 policy that had encouraged mining, as officials argue it yields limited economic value or jobs. Energy usage by miners has already dropped from ~500 MW to ~150 MW. The shift will free resources for export and industrial growth in the region while reshaping Southeast Asia’s crypto landscape.
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- crypto
- asia
- crypto
- asia
- energy policy
- regulation
Oct 16, 2025 • 21:37