Authorities in Kazakhstan have calculated the energy used in the country’s crypto mining industry which competes for electricity with other sectors of the economy and
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Lawmakers in Kazakhstan Propose Registration for Crypto Farms, Higher Electricity Rate for Miners
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
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Iran Shuts Down More Illegal Crypto Farms, Bringing Total to Over 5,300
Authorities in Iran are continuing their crackdown on unauthorized cryptocurrency mining as electricity demand remains high. The country’s power utility company has so far closed
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Iranian Ministry of Industries Denies Power Shortages Are Caused by Illegal Crypto Miners
Iran’s Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade has rejected claims blaming illegal cryptocurrency miners for the continuing electricity shortages in the country. The department believes
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Iran Raises Alarm Over Potential Influx of Miners From China
With the government in Beijing cracking down on their operations, Chinese miners have been on the lookout for other jurisdictions. Providing low-cost energy, Iran has
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China’s Anhui Province to Shut Down Crypto Farms as Grid Operator Issues Closure Notice, Reports
Anhui has reportedly become China’s latest region planning to end cryptocurrency mining. The province is going to shut down all mining facilities due to power
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