According to Foresight News, the National Electricity Authority of Paraguay (ANDE) has increased the electricity rates for cryptocurrency mining operators by 14%. This move comes as the country grapples with the growing demand for electricity in the cryptocurrency mining sector. The increase in rates is expected to impact the operational costs of these mining operators, potentially affecting their profitability. However, the exact implications of this rate hike on the overall crypto mining industry in Paraguay remain to be seen.