France’s far-right political bloc is pushing an ambitious plan to mine Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) using excess energy generated by the country's nuclear power plants. What Happened: The initiative, led by Rassemblement National (RN) lawmakers, marks a striking turn from the party's prior hostility toward cryptocurrencies, and signals a broader ideological shift within European digital asset politics, according to a local news report published on July 30. During a March visit to the Flamanville nuclear facility, party leader Marine Le Pen endorsed the idea of using surplus electricity to power Bitcoin mining operations. ... (full story)