New York's Plattsburgh Proposes Temporary Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining and AI Data Centers

The City of Plattsburgh, New York, is considering implementing a 12-month temporary land use moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and AI data centers drawing 300 kilowatts or more. The measure stems from a dispute over electricity costs, has not yet been approved by the mayor, and will be subject to further voting by the city council on September 17.