Tag: illegal mining
Yunnan County Cracks Down on Bitcoin Mining with Power Supply Warnings
Yunnan County in China imposes strict warnings on hydropower plants to halt Bitcoin mining power supply, eyeing greener alternatives.
Kazakhstan Shuts Down Illegal Crypto Mining Operations Amid Regulatory Push
Kazakhstan’s financial agency reports a decline in illegal mining, seizing over $190M in equipment. A regulatory framework is in sight!
Iran Dismisses Claims of Power Shortages Due to Cryptocurrency Miners
Iran’s Ministry dismisses Tavanir’s claims of power shortages due to illegal crypto miners, calling their figures exaggerated.
Unmasking Undercover Miners: Iran’s Crackdown on Illegal Crypto Operations
Discover how Iran’s Tavanir shut down 1100 illegal crypto mining farms with the help of whistleblowers—no significant electricity changes noted!
Ukrainian Railways’ Crypto Mining Scandal: A Shocking Breach of Power
Discover the shocking story of how Ukrzaliznytsya’s Lviv Railway used state electricity for illegal crypto mining.
Nuclear Researcher Fined for Illegal Bitcoin Mining: A Cautionary Tale
A nuclear research employee in Sarov, Russia was fined $7,000 for illegal Bitcoin mining using a supercomputer. Learn more about this unusual case.
Electricity Theft: Armenian IT Company Caught Mining Crypto Illegally
An Armenian IT company allegedly illegally mined cryptocurrencies costing over $150,000 in electricity. Read more about the unfolding scandal.
Cryptojacking Craze: 15 Arrested for Cryptocurrency Mining in Internet Cafes
Fifteen men arrested in China for corrupting an internet café admin to mine cryptocurrency. A deep dive into the cryptojacking scandal!
Bolivia’s Bold Stance Against Cryptocurrency: A Crackdown on So-Called Pyramid Schemes
Bolivia arrests 60 at a crypto workshop, claiming pyramid schemes. A stark contrast to Bitcoin’s global acceptance.
