According to The Block, Applied Blockchain, a US-listed mining company, will host an additional 70 MW worth of Bitcoin mining machines for Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital, and extend the previously announced 200 MW agreement. In addition, Applied Blockchain will break ground on its 180 MW facility in North Dakota, USA, which is expected to begin operations in the first half of 2023. At the same time, it reached a five-year power deal with local utility partners in September. The main consideration is Available transmission capacity and excess wind power.