Iran Shuts Down Over 8,000 Illegal Crypto Mining Farms in 3 Years – Mining Bitcoin News
2023-05-10 Authorities in Iran have closed down more than 8,000 underground facilities for cryptocurrency mining in the past three years, local media reported. Despite the government’s crackdown, illegal crypto mining continues to account for a serious amount of energy consumption, official figures suggest. Illegal Crypto Miners in Iran Steal 1.8 Billion kWh of Electricity, Official […]
Lawmakers in Kazakhstan Propose Registration for Crypto Farms, Higher Electricity Rate for Miners – Mining Bitcoin News
2021-10-07 09:34:02 Members of the parliament in Kazakhstan have proposed the establishment of a state register for cryptocurrency farms operating in the country. Alarmed by the growing consumption of energy in the sector, the lawmakers also want to charge miners a higher price for the electricity they use. Mazhilis Members Want Miners in Kazakhstan to […]