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The global data center boom—driven by AI and crypto—is colliding with water and energy limits, especially in arid regions. STACK Infrastructure’s project is a microcosm; if local skepticism forces regulatory hurdles, it could set a precedent for mining operations elsewhere. With BTC at $65,826 and extreme fear (F&G 20), markets are already pricing in macro headwinds, so this adds a layer of ESG risk that institutional investors watch.

A giant data center is moving into southern New Mexico; developers assert sufficient water supply, but locals express skepticism.