France Plans to Use Surplus Nuclear Power for Bitcoin Mining

French lawmakers have submitted a bill planning to use surplus electricity from nuclear power plants for Bitcoin mining, which is expected to generate $100 million to $150 million in revenue per year. The five-year pilot program would allow mining centers to be co-located with nuclear power facilities, starting only when there is excess electricity, while also recovering the heat generated by mining for heating or industrial purposes. The proposal was submitted to the French National Assembly on July 11. (Cryptoslate) [Odaily Planet Daily News]