Tether and Adecoagro launch renewable Bitcoin mining project in Brazil

Largest stablecoin issuer Tether has partnered with South American agribusiness Adecoagro to launch a Bitcoin mining initiative powered by surplus renewable energy. Adecoagro, with over 230 MW of clean energy capacity, aims to stabilize its energy sales and gain Bitcoin exposure. Tether brings its mining expertise and plans to open-source its Tether Mining OS. The collaboration, approved by Adecoagro’s Independent Committee, marks a unique integration of agriculture, energy and blockchain, offering a model for similar efforts in the Global South, The Crypto Basic reported.