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The McDowell County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing next month about the banning of commercial cryptocurrency mining in McDowell.

On Monday, the commissioners held their first regular meeting of the month at the County Administrative Offices on North Main Street in Marion. During the meeting, they heard an update from Planning Director Ron Harmon about commercial cryptocurrency mining in McDowell.

Earlier this year, the commissioners implemented a moratorium on this activity. Cryptocurrency mining is defined as “the continuous process where computers work to solve algorithms to maintain and build algorithmic, or blockchain, and in exchange are granted cryptocurrency.” Cryptocurrency is a form of currency that exists digitally. It is a digital payment system that does not rely on banks to verify transactions. The cryptocurrency mining uses significant electricity and water resources as part of its operations to power special servers and maintain a cool climate, said local officials.

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“Cryptocurrency mining requires considerable amounts of electricity usage, noise, and other local impacts to communities living near the mining facilities,” reads a memo to the commissioners.

County Manager Ashley Wooten told The McDowell News earlier this year that there have been inquiries from companies interested in starting a cryptocurrency mining operation in McDowell.

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The commissioners voted earlier this year to enact a 12-month moratorium. They also directed the county Planning Board and staff to look at creating rules for cryptocurrency mining operations in McDowell County.

On Monday, Harmon presented a draft of the commercial cryptocurrency ordinance. It more or less bans the development of commercial cryptocurrency mining throughout the unincorporated areas of the McDowell County. The municipalities of Marion and Old Fort may elect to allow this ordinance to be effective within their corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdictions. Harmon said it would not prohibit cryptocurrency mining by private individuals.

The commissioners agreed to hold this hearing at their Dec. 11 meeting.

In a related matter, the commissioners approved changing the county’s telecommunications tower ordinance to comply with new federal regulations.

Commissioners also heard a report from Health Director Karen Powell with the Foothills Health District.

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Powell presented a request to increase several environmental health fees. The higher fees are for evaluation of new and existing wastewater systems. Powell also asked the commissioners to endorse a policy of banning smoking and vaping at the Health Department building.

Under this policy, the Foothills Health District will prohibit the use of tobacco products in “any building of the Health Department and within 50 feet of the building, thus avoiding smoke being drawn into the ventilation system and circulated throughout the building(s).” The ban will cover Health Department buildings, vehicles, playground, outdoor grounds and walkways and parking lots. It will also ban the use of smokeless tobacco on the Health Department property.

“The goal of this policy is to protect the health and safety of all people using health department services; employed by the health department; and/or visiting health department grounds. Specifically, to reduce the exposure to secondhand smoke and tobacco product residual material,” reads a memo from health officials.

The commissioners did not act on these requests but asked for more information before taking action.

During Monday’s meeting, the commissioners indicated they will adopt a resolution in support of Israel in its brutal war with Hamas. The resolution will be brought before the board for consideration at a future meeting.

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In other business, the McDowell County Commission:

Heard a report from Kim Case from myFutureNC. She gave an overview of that organization and its goal of seeing an increase statewide of the number of post-high school education whether it’s college degrees, certificates, or other credentials. The goal for McDowell County is that 51% of the residents will have a postsecondary degree or credential. After hearing from Case, the commissioners adopted a resolution supporting the myFutureNC attainment goal.

Held a public hearing about renaming of roads. Property owners along two named roads off of Hankins Road have requested a road renaming. Emergency Services staff have ensured that the road names do not conflict with any existing road names. The roads were renamed as Drake Lee Drive and Jett Way.

Talked about the strategic planning process. The commissioners met at the end of August to start the strategic planning process. Since that time, county staff and the N.C. Commerce officials have worked to put together a working group comprised of the following departments/agencies: county manager, Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services, Tourism Development Authority, planning, Parks and Recreation, the Senior Center, N.C. Cooperative Extension, the transit system, DSS, economic development, Foothills Health District, Foothills Regional Commission, McDowell County Public Schools and McDowell Technical Community College. The group held its first meeting on Nov. 1 to review the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that were identified by the commissioners. The next meeting will focus on the vision that has been laid out by the board. In addition, a public input survey has been developed.

Heard updates about building projects including the Recreation Center and the animal shelter. The commissioners recently rejected the bids for the Recreation Center project. The architect is now reworking the bid scope to focus on the pool, parking/driveway improvements, and whatever components can be completed on the sports field. The animal shelter architects will meet with staff this week to review and finalize the drawings for the shelter. A topographical survey of the proposed location on N.C. 226 South has been ordered. There have been several positive discussions with donors regarding assistance with the project, according to Wooten.

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Heard an update on water system upgrades. The Nebo IA and IB projects are being funded by the county’s $11 million state appropriation. The Universal water and sewer project is being funded by a combination of N.C. Commerce funds and American Rescue Plan Act funds for McDowell.

Talked about the HUD HOME Consortium. Several years ago, the commissioners agreed to allow the county to act as the lead agency for the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HOME Consortium. This arrangement allows for funding to be distributed from HUD to participating local governments. While the county is the lead agency and the fiscal agent, the Foothills Regional Commission does the work behind the scenes. The commissioners approved the partnership agreement and the receipt of funds from HUD.

Approved leases with the American Red Cross and McDowell Technical Community College.

Appointed Jim Williams and David Patneaude to the Planning Board and Nancy Moore to the Transportation Advisory Board and Conner Tolley to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council.

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Power of Patience: The secret to crypto investment success
“Rome wasn’t built in a day.” “All good things take time” and countless other sayings all refer to the same fact that patience is a virtue. And one of the key aspects of life, where the value of patience materializes, is in the domain of investing. Long-term investors often have time horizons of more than a decade, to watch the seeds of their investment grow into reward-bearing fruits.

But this basic truth of investing seems to be getting lost in today’s world of short attention spans and instant gratification.

Nowhere is this more prominent than in the risky (yet rewarding) world of crypto assets, where speculative trading overpowers fundamentals-based investing and drives up overall volatility across the asset class.

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Most view crypto as a means of getting rich quickly and are on the lookout for the next BTC, ETH, SOL, or even DOGE and SHIB, with the promise of multi-bagger returns, and over-compressed timeframes.At the very core of this greed for quick exponential returns from crypto, is the difference in mentality of evaluating the asset with the lens of an investor vs a trader. The same user might have the “patience of an investor” when deploying capital in equities for the long term but would seek quick returns from his “trading bets” in crypto. This approach is being fuelled due to the lack of knowledge about the underlying fundamental value that a crypto asset might hold. Just like equities have various valuation models, even crypto assets can be valued based on novel metrics like using network fees as a proxy for cash flow. But most users continue to trade crypto like “penny stocks” and do not view it as an investment for long-term wealth creation.In fact, investing in crypto for a longer time horizon could be akin to early-stage venture investing, where the upside potential on investments can grow exponentially over time. Great examples would be Ethereum (in 2014) and Solana (in 2020), which had their public token launches at less than $1 and are currently trading above $3,000 and $140. The other approach is to let time do its magic because just like other asset classes, the power of compounding can create outsized returns and reward the patience of crypto investors. There’s a term for this amongst Crypto Natives: HODL or Hold On for Dear Life. The idea is that if you have taken a high conviction position in a fundamentally strong project and continue to hold that position over periods of high price volatility, you will be rewarded with exponential gains.

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Revealed: Countries with the Highest Cryptocurrency Ownership, 2024 – CEOWORLD magazine

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Revealed: Countries with the Highest Cryptocurrency Ownership, 2024 – CEOWORLD magazine

A recent report by CEOWORLD magazine has ranked countries based on their cryptocurrency ownership rates. The study found that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has the highest percentage of its population who own crypto, with almost 30.39% of the UAE’s total population owning crypto. This is largely due to the country’s favorable regulations towards blockchain technology, and the use of cryptocurrency is legal. Vietnam ranks second-highest among countries with the highest cryptocurrency ownership, with almost 21.19% of the total population owning crypto. The rapid digitization of the economy in Vietnam is responsible for the surge in crypto ownership across the country.

It is worth noting that if we were to rank countries based on the number of people who own cryptocurrency, India would come in first place with 93 million crypto owners, followed by China with 59 million, and the US with 52 million crypto owners coming in third place.

Countries with the Highest Cryptocurrency Ownership, 2024

Rank Country Population Ownership Ownership Percentage
1 United Arab Emirates 9,516,871 2,892,107 30.39
2 Vietnam 98,858,950 20,945,706 21.19
3 United States 339,996,563 52,888,108 15.56
4 Iran 89,172,767 12,000,000 13.46
5 Philippines 117,337,368 15,761,549 13.43
6 Brazil 216,422,446 25,955,176 11.99
7 Saudi Arabia 36,947,025 4,201,789 11.37
8 Singapore 6,014,723 664,627 11.05
9 Ukraine 36,744,634 3,885,037 10.57
10 Venezuela 28,838,499 2,970,365 10.3
11 South Africa 60,414,495 6,041,450 10
12 El Salvador 6,364,943 636,494 10
13 Argentina 45,773,884 4,451,944 9.73
14 Thailand 71,801,279 6,902,630 9.61
15 Canada 38,781,291 2,714,177 7
16 Pakistan 240,485,658 15,879,216 6.6
17 India 1,428,627,663 93,537,015 6.55
18 Mexico 128,455,567 8,409,115 6.55
19 Russia 144,444,359 8,749,780 6.06
20 Nigeria 223,804,632 13,261,259 5.93
21 Germany 83,294,633 4,814,430 5.78
22 United Kingdom 67,736,802 3,888,092 5.74
23 Turkey 85,816,199 4,825,626 5.62
24 Kenya 55,100,586 2,796,738 5.08
25 Morocco 37,840,044 1,921,753 5.08
26 Colombia 52,085,168 2,582,764 4.96
27 France 64,756,584 3,056,511 4.72
28 Nepal 30,896,590 1,410,342 4.56
29 Indonesia 277,534,122 12,205,132 4.4
30 China 1,425,671,352 59,134,683 4.15
31 Japan 123,294,513 5,096,970 4.13
32 South Korea 51,784,059 2,120,185 4.09
33 Ecuador 18,190,484 695,148 3.82
34 Cambodia 16,944,826 582,232 3.44
35 Spain 47,519,628 1,452,158 3.06
36 Egypt 112,716,598 3,423,723 3.04
37 Belarus 9,498,238 285,325 3
38 Malaysia 34,308,525 1,011,146 2.95
39 Poland 41,026,067 1,200,394 2.93
40 Netherlands 17,618,299 489,182 2.78
41 Australia 26,439,111 726,241 2.75
42 Portugal 10,247,605 276,185 2.7
43 Peru 34,352,719 881,811 2.57
44 Bangladesh 172,954,319 4,318,791 2.5
45 Italy 58,870,762 1,469,892 2.5
46 Lebanon 5,353,930 132,845 2.48
47 Hong Kong 7,491,609 180,991 2.42
48 Tanzania 67,438,106 1,621,947 2.41
49 Georgia 3,728,282 89,055 2.39
50 Taiwan 23,923,276 567,594 2.37
51 Palestine 5,371,230 126,293 2.35
52 Honduras 10,593,798 241,679 2.28
53 Bulgaria 6,687,717 150,302 2.25
54 Algeria 45,606,480 1,022,874 2.24
55 Ghana 34,121,985 759,162 2.22
56 Seychelles 107,660 2,347 2.18
57 Chile 19,629,590 421,831 2.15
58 Dominican Republic 11,332,972 243,632 2.15
59 Moldova 3,435,931 72,498 2.11
60 Tunisia 12,458,223 257,623 2.07
61 Jamaica 2,825,544 58,011 2.05
62 Bolivia 12,388,571 252,801 2.04
63 Switzerland 8,796,669 177,525 2.02
64 Somalia 18,143,378 351,706 1.94
65 Czech Republic 10,495,295 200,955 1.91
66 Sri Lanka 21,893,579 416,339 1.9
67 Iraq 45,504,560 845,138 1.86
68 Mozambique 33,897,354 630,991 1.86
69 Ivory Coast 28,873,034 537,819 1.86
70 Serbia 7,149,077 131,775 1.84
71 Ethiopia 126,527,060 2,259,197 1.79
72 Belize 410,825 7,366 1.79
73 Costa Rica 5,212,173 92,614 1.78
74 Kazakhstan 19,606,633 341,971 1.74
75 Armenia 2,777,970 48,266 1.74
76 DR Congo 102,262,808 1,758,920 1.72
77 Kyrgyzstan 6,735,347 115,621 1.72
78 Cameroon 28,647,293 481,930 1.68
79 Romania 19,892,812 333,758 1.68
80 Bahamas 412,623 6,638 1.61
81 Sweden 10,612,086 170,092 1.6
82 Jordan 11,337,052 178,935 1.58
83 Estonia 1,322,765 20,564 1.55
84 Greece 10,341,277 157,757 1.53
85 Myanmar 54,577,997 806,426 1.48
86 Rwanda 14,094,683 208,229 1.48
87 Slovakia 5,795,199 85,537 1.48
88 Uzbekistan 35,163,944 512,332 1.46
89 Guatemala 18,092,026 263,422 1.46
90 Belgium 11,686,140 168,588 1.44
91 Mongolia 3,447,157 49,553 1.44
92 Zimbabwe 16,665,409 238,138 1.43
93 Finland 5,545,475 77,263 1.39
94 Laos 7,633,779 105,579 1.38
95 Barbados 281,995 3,856 1.37
96 Uruguay 3,423,108 46,251 1.35
97 Albania 2,832,439 38,109 1.35
98 Austria 8,958,960 120,181 1.34
99 Hungary 10,156,239 134,603 1.33
100 Panama 4,468,087 59,505 1.33
101 Senegal 17,763,163 230,279 1.3
102 Benin 13,712,828 178,470 1.3
103 Latvia 1,830,211 23,797 1.3
104 New Zealand 5,228,100 67,275 1.29
105 Mali 23,293,698 293,819 1.26
106 Croatia 4,008,617 50,520 1.26
107 Togo 9,053,799 113,348 1.25
108 Israel 9,174,520 113,814 1.24
109 Nicaragua 7,046,310 87,095 1.24
110 Paraguay 6,861,524 85,078 1.24
111 Mauritius 1,300,557 16,082 1.24
112 Lithuania 2,718,352 33,462 1.23
113 Cyprus 1,260,138 15,415 1.22
114 North Macedonia 2,085,679 25,111 1.2
115 Uganda 48,582,334 578,284 1.19
116 Denmark 5,910,913 70,605 1.19
117 Madagascar 30,325,732 356,559 1.18
118 Azerbaijan 10,412,651 121,397 1.17
119 Norway 5,474,360 63,735 1.16
120 Slovenia 2,119,675 24,498 1.16
121 Montenegro 626,485 7,239 1.16
122 Bosnia and Herzegovina 3,210,847 36,202 1.13
123 Ireland 5,056,935 56,166 1.11
124 Saint Lucia 180,251 2,002 1.11
125 Zambia 20,569,737 220,509 1.07
126 Trinidad and Tobago 1,534,937 16,467 1.07
127 Angola 36,684,202 381,696 1.04
128 Namibia 2,604,172 26,961 1.04
129 Botswana 2,675,352 27,457 1.03
130 Malta 535,064 5,504 1.03
131 Maldives 521,021 5,353 1.03
132 Luxembourg 654,768 6,484 0.99
133 Suriname 623,236 6,170 0.99
134 Fiji 936,375 9,082 0.97
135 Iceland 375,318 3,626 0.97
136 Burkina Faso 23,251,485 223,201 0.96
137 Haiti 11,724,763 111,385 0.95
138 Tajikistan 10,143,543 95,902 0.95
139 Republic of the Congo 6,106,869 58,015 0.95
140 Libya 6,888,388 64,863 0.94
141 Gabon 2,436,566 22,528 0.92
142 Bahrain 1,485,509 13,536 0.91
143 Afghanistan 42,239,854 381,110 0.9
144 Malawi 20,931,751 187,835 0.9
145 Qatar 2,716,391 24,557 0.9
146 Guyana 813,834 7,127 0.88
147 Brunei 452,524 3,892 0.86

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The bull run of 2024 has ignited excitement across numerous lesser-known coins. This article looks closely at some altcoins that show potential for growth. With the market’s direction aimed upwards, these selections could be the focus for investors aiming to expand their portfolios. The insights here are tailored to guide choices in a climate ripe for investment, steering attention towards coins that may not be household names but have promising futures.

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The ongoing presale of BlastUP is a huge success, with around $6 million raised so far. The BlastUP token is considered by crypto experts as a hidden crypto gem that can skyrocket 1000% by the end of this year. 

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Polkadot’s Market Sees Mixed Signals Amid Varied Performance

Polkadot’s market sentiment appears to be cautious with a mixture of positive and negative trends. Recently, Polkadot has seen modest gains in the short term, but this is contrasted by a decline over the last month. The medium-term perspective shows significant growth. The current trading pattern suggests investors are weighing their confidence in Polkadot’s underlying technology and its capacity for building a scalable, interconnected blockchain ecosystem against the broader market’s challenges. The sentiment is finely balanced, reflecting an air of uncertainty about the coin’s immediate direction.

Polygon Sees Mixed Signals Amid Varied Market Sentiments

Polygon is currently experiencing a tug of war between buyers and sellers, reflecting a state of uncertainty in the market. Recent price actions suggest cautious optimism as the coin has managed to hold its ground despite downward pressure. However, the overall decline over the past month indicates a lingering wariness among investors. The coin’s utility in scaling Ethereum transactions and supporting various decentralized applications gives it a strong foundation, which might attract long-term interest despite the current market hesitancy.

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Osmosis Market Stabilizes Amidst Varied Performance

In recent times, the trading patterns of Osmosis have shown mixed signals to investors. While it appears to be steadying after a period of decline, buyers and sellers are finding common ground somewhat lower than previous highs. The market’s behavior suggests a balancing act between optimism and caution. With Osmosis’ unique position as a liquidity provider in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, its ability to attract new liquidity could be a driving factor in its potential upward movement, should market sentiment shift favorably.

Ondo Shows Bullish Signs Amid Market Fluctuations

The Ondo token has been attracting attention with its recent performance. Despite variable market movements, the general sentiment around Ondo appears bullish as it consistently trades above key benchmarks. This positive trend is reinforced by steadily climbing short-term averages and interest from traders. The coin’s foundational traits, which emphasize secure and efficient transactions within its ecosystem, suggest that the uptrend might sustain if these characteristics resonate with the wider crypto community’s needs for reliable digital currencies.

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Altcoins such as DOT, MATIC, OSMO, and ONDO have shown promise for growth in the current bull market. Despite this potential, in the short term, they exhibit less room for significant jumps in value. Instead, the standout with the most growth potential is BlastUP. This coin draws attention due to its innovative concept and the advantage of being part of the Blast ecosystem. Investors looking for promising opportunities might find BlastUP an intriguing project to consider. It stands out as the altcoin with the highest potential as of May 2024.

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