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Amazon halts Virginia data centers amid rising scrutiny, potential US policy shifts

By Estefano Gomez

Amazon's halted projects may signal a shift towards stricter regulations and community-focused development in US data infrastructure planning. The post Amazon halts Virginia data centers amid rising scrutiny, potential US policy shifts appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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