[British Columbia, Canada, Proposes Permanent Ban on New Crypto Mining Projects] The province of British Columbia, Canada, has announced plans to permanently ban new cryptocurrency mining projects from accessing power supplied by BC Hydro, prioritizing electricity demand for industries such as mining, natural gas, and liquefied natural gas that create jobs. The province has submitted an amendment to energy regulations to the legislature, adjusting the previous policy of suspending new crypto mining project access to a permanent ban. Additionally, starting in the fall of 2025, the province plans to restrict electricity allocation for data centers and artificial intelligence.