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Oklahoma Bitcoin mining data center leaks 3 million gallons of water, forcing schools, businesses and government offices to close despite 2023 Stop Work Order

A Bitcoin mining data center in El Reno, Oklahoma, is facing a lot of backlash after a massive leak reportedly released 3 million gallons of water, forcing schools, businesses and city and county offices to close last week. The incident has also raised questions about how the facility was operating after the city had issued a Stop Work Order in 2023.

Bitcoin mining facility was ordered to stop work

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