Energy Transition

Nation taps 'volcano power' to mine $29m in Bitcoin

El Salvador is using its riches in geothermal resources to build up its state crypto coffers

El Salvador is a hotbed of geothermal energy, boasting 20 volcanoes that have been active in the last 10,000 years.
El Salvador is a hotbed of geothermal energy, boasting 20 volcanoes that have been active in the last 10,000 years.Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Published 17 May 2024, 11:29Updated 17 May 2024, 11:29
El SalvadorLatin AmericaGeothermal