Odaily Planet Daily News: Bitcoin mining company Compass Mining announced that it will open a Bitcoin mine on a five acre site in Iowa, with plans to achieve 8 megawatts (MW) of power supply by January 2025 and further expand to 30 MW. The Iowa facility is part of Compass Mining's strategy to reduce reliance on third-party operators, own and manage its own infrastructure. The company has previously relied on external partners and is now shifting towards direct ownership to mitigate third-party risks and enhance operational control. ((Bitcoin.com))