US, Russia discussed crypto mining at Zaporizhzhia plant, report says

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the United States expressed interest in a cryptocurrency mining project at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) during ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian daily Kommersant reported. According to the report, Russia hopes to co-operate the plant with the U.S., whereas the U.S. has proposed a joint operation with equal stakes for Russia, Ukraine, and itself. The outlet added that the feasibility of the crypto mining project remains uncertain, as no concrete agreement has been reached.