Cryptocurrency Mining and Data Processing Center Moratorium
Buffalo
Summary
The City Council established a two-year moratorium on new cryptocurrency mining and data processing centers while creating a nine-member task force to evaluate noise, water usage, and environmental impacts.
At a glance
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Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
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City residents concerned with neighborhood noise levels and protection of local water resources.
Data center developers and cryptocurrency operators facing regulatory delays.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Buffalo delays data center moratorium vote, creates 9-member task force
Buffalo delays data center moratorium vote, creates 9-member task force Spectrum News
Common Council - Sep 29, 2026
The City Council established a two-year moratorium on new cryptocurrency mining and data processing centers while creating a nine-member task force to evaluate noise, water usage, and environmental impacts.
Community Development Committee - Sep 22, 2026
The city is considering a two-year pause on building large data centers and crypto mining operations (20 megawatts or larger) to study their impact on energy, water, and neighborhood noise. Residents strongly backed the measure, warning of heavy water use, power grid strain, and relentless humming noises.
Buffalo councilmember proposes 2-year pause on new data centers in the city
A Buffalo councilmember wants a 2-year pause on new data centers in the city to give officials time to update city codes to help regulate the fast-growing industry
Buffalo councilmember proposes 2-year pause on new data centers in the city
Buffalo councilmember proposes 2-year pause on new data centers in the city WKBW
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