**[Americans Begin Using Bitcoin Mining Equipment for Home Heating]** November 16 news: As winter approaches, some Americans have started using the heat generated by cryptocurrency mining to heat their homes. Analysis by digital asset brokerage K33 shows that the Bitcoin mining industry generates approximately 100 TWh of heat annually, enough to meet Finland's national heating needs, though most of this heat is wasted. Devices priced at $900 are now available on the market, functioning both as space heaters and Bitcoin mining rigs. In the town of Challis, Idaho, the company Softwarm is testing the use of Bitcoin mining equipment to heat local shops. However, Derek Mohr, a professor at the University of Rochester, expressed skepticism, stating that the success rate of mining with home computers is extremely low and that this heating method is inefficient. Supporters, on the other hand, believe that with the proliferation of plug-and-play mining devices, this concept could become viable in more regions. (CNBC)