SBI Holdings, the largest online brokerage in Japan, is shutting down its crypto mining business in the Russian Federation. Amid mounting uncertainty over the future
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Bitcoin Miners Take in Bear Rally Profits by Selling More Than 6,000 BTC Since August 1
Bitcoin’s value against the U.S. dollar lost 7.3% during the last 24 hours after more than $600 million in value was removed from the $1.07
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Electricity Consumption of Russian Crypto Miners Spikes 20 Times in 5 Years, Research Finds
Power needs of cryptocurrency miners in Russia have grown significantly since 2017, with consumption of electrical energy seeing a 20-fold increase over the five-year period.
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Binance Obtains In-principle Approval to Operate With Cryptocurrencies in Kazakhstan
Crypto exchange Binance has been granted preliminary approval to offer trading and custody services for digital assets in Kazakhstan. The exchange is yet to complete
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Crypto Trading, Investing Illegal in Iran, Central Bank Governor Reiterates
It is illegal to buy or sell cryptocurrency in Iran, the head of the country’s monetary authority has recently reminded citizens and businesses. The governor
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Kazakhstan Investigates Crypto Mining Hotel Allegedly Operating as Ponzi Scheme
Authorities in Kazakhstan have launched an investigation into a mining hotel business suspected of being a crypto pyramid as part of an ongoing crackdown on
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