During our NY21 Democratic Primary Debate, attentions turned towards Cryptomining and the future it holds for both Plattsburgh and the surrounding area. Cryptomining is a process in which anyone with the right tools can “mine” Cryptocurrency. The appeal of Cryptocurrency being a form of currency that is completely digital. The low prices of electricity in Plattsburgh has drawn in Cryptominers, who would benefit from low costs of running their power-intensive computers. With almost no regulations on Cryptomining, the city council […]