THIMPHU -- The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, known for its Gross National Happiness development indicator, is embarking on a cryptocurrency mining project as it aspires to build a 21st-century economy.
Fundraising starts as Himalayan kingdom aims to leverage hydro resources
Bhutan's hydroelectric power resources hold the key to its plan to become a Bitcoin mining center. © Reuters
THIMPHU -- The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, known for its Gross National Happiness development indicator, is embarking on a cryptocurrency mining project as it aspires to build a 21st-century economy.