City of Fort Worth votes in favor of Bitcoin mining program

Cointelegraph

Published Apr 26, 2022 01:15PM ET

Updated Apr 26, 2022 03:00PM ET

Fort Worth, Texas has launched a pilot program to mine Bitcoin in partnership with the Texas Blockchain Council.

In a Tuesday city council meeting, Fort Worth approved a resolution to start running three Antminer S9 Bitcoin (BTC) miners donated by the Texas Blockchain Council in the city hall building. The pilot program was aimed at recognizing “the exponential growth of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries” in addition to encouraging Fort Worth to become a tech leader.

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker addressing the city council meeting

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