Alert Featured Top Story McDowell commissioners enact cryptocurrency mining ban MIKE CONLEY Jan 10, 2024 Jan 10, 2024 Updated Feb 14, 2025 0 On Monday, the McDowell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to ban commercial cryptocurrency mining in the county, effective immediately. MIKE CONLEY, MCDOWELL NEWS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MIKE CONLEY The McDowell County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday to ban commercial cryptocurrency mining in the county, effective immediately.kAm%9:D 24E:@? 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