Putin says Russia, US held talks over crypto mining at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant
Putin revealed discussions with the US regarding joint crypto mining and supplying electricity from the occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin disclosed that Russia and the United States held discussions concerning the potential joint management of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP), specifically exploring the possibility of establishing cryptocurrency mining operations there. Putin mentioned that the US also expressed interest in using the plant's electricity to supply Ukraine. He added that although Ukrainian personnel continue to operate the facility, they have since acquired Russian citizenship. Russia has occupied the ZNPP, Europe's largest nuclear site, since March 2022, operating it via Rosatom despite ongoing conflict risks. Before the invasion disrupted operations, the plant provided over 20% of Ukraine's electricity.
(Source：Crypto Briefing)