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Alabama town left powerless against massive new Bitcoin mining data center after developer finds loophole in state zoning laws

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Morgan County's 12-month moratorium has no enforcement power thanks to Dillon’s Rule limiting its ability to act against a proposed 50 MW Bitcoin mine by VoltCoreThe town of Somerville never adopted zoning, and the site sits outside the town limits, leaving its 18-month moratorium equally unenforceableThe developer trades under three different corporate identities, was refused easements by all four affected landowners, and is routing utilities t…
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Tech Radar broke the news in Bath, United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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