There is a story in politico titled This Is What Happens When Bitcoin Miners Take Over Your Town. https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/03/09/bitcoin-mining-energy-prices-smalltown-feature-217230 The cost of mining one coin was approx. 2000$ and increasing .It is a great read.
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