U.S. Explores Crypto Mining at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant Amid Russia Talks
Washington is evaluating cryptocurrency mining opportunities at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The facility, Europe’s largest nuclear energy site, has been under Russian control since 2022. Mining proposals remain contingent on peace negotiations.
The plant’s pre-war role in Ukraine’s energy grid makes it a strategic target for energy-intensive operations. Diplomatic discussions suggest crypto mining could emerge as a bargaining chip in U.S.-Russia relations.