The province of Hainan in South China has taken steps aimed at curbing crypto mining activities. Besides blacklisting the industry, local authorities are also introducing
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Russia, Ukraine Shut Down Several Cryptocurrency Farms
Authorities in Russia and Ukraine have closed down a number of illegal crypto mining facilities allegedly powered by stolen electricity. The underground farms have been
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More Regulations Proposed to ‘Streamline’ Mining Sector in Kazakhstan
Authorities need to expand the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency miners, a member of the parliament in Kazakhstan has suggested. The additional rules should streamline their
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Norway Mulls Backing Sweden’s Call for Euro Ban on Crypto Mining
The government in Norway is considering ways to limit the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining and may support Swedish proposals to that end, including a
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China Targets Crypto Mining at State-Owned Enterprises, Threatens Punitive Measures
Authorities in China are continuing to crack down on activities linked to cryptocurrencies which they consider illegal. The country’s top economic planning body has clearly
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Russian Officials Back Idea of Recognizing Crypto Miners as Entrepreneurs
Cryptocurrency mining should be recognized as an entrepreneurial activity under Russian law and taxed accordingly, representatives of key ministries in Moscow and the parliament have
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