TETHER'S URUGUAY BITCOIN MINING PLANS COLLAPSE

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SUN, AUG 23, 2026

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Tether's plans to build two bitcoin mining sites in Uruguay have fallen apart following a dispute with state utility UTE over power supply, according to sources and documents reviewed by Reuters.

The cryptocurrency firm had identified Uruguay as an ideal location for its mining operation, but negotiations with UTE broke down over electricity access and terms. The failure marks a setback for Tether's infrastructure expansion efforts. Bitcoin mining is energy-intensive, requiring reliable and substantial power supplies—a critical factor in site selection. Uruguay has promoted itself as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction with renewable energy resources, attracting digital asset companies. The collapsed deal suggests tensions between commercial mining ambitions and state utility constraints. Details of the specific dispute remain unclear from available documents, but power agreements and capacity constraints appear to have been central issues. The outcome reflects broader challenges cryptocurrency companies face when scaling operations in regulated jurisdictions.

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