Bitcoin vs IA : Le Québec augmente les tarifs du minage et privilégie les centres de données.
Au Canada, Hydro-Québec a mis en œuvre des tarifs restrictifs de l'électricité pour privilégier l'IA face au minage de Bitcoin.
➤ Hydro-Québec is implementing new electricity tariffs to prioritize AI data centers over Bitcoin mining operations in Quebec. ➤ The new rates double the standard industrial price for AI data centers and significantly increase it for crypto miners, aiming to boost local digital sovereignty. ➤ This policy shift reflects a broader trend in North America to favor AI development over cryptocurrency mining due to perceived higher economic value and job creation.













