CRYPTOCURRENCY
Indonesian Police Raid Bitcoin Mining Operations Over $1 Million Electricity Theft
Indonesian police have closed 10 illegal Bitcoin mining operations, detained 26 individuals, and confiscated over 1,300 mining rigs, stealing nearly $1 million worth of electricity.
Former facilities worker who allegedly set up a secret cryptocurrency mining operation
After skipping a court arraignment session, Nadeam Nahas faces arrest for using a school's energy for bitcoin mining.
British Columbia Will Stop Crypto Miners From Getting Electricity
British Columbia's state-owned electric company will suspend bitcoin miners' electricity-connection requests for 18 months. The halt will enable the government and BC Hydro to create a permanent structure that better balances crypto miners and residents and businesses. BC Hydro powers seven crypto-mining businesses.
Kosovo Imposes Ban on Crypto Mining After Facing Electricity Crisis
Cryptocurrency miners in Kosovo are facing a temporary ban on crypto mining from the government in order to curb electricity consumption as the country faces a severe energy crisis.
Kyrgyzstan Government Increases Electricity Tariff for Crypto Miners
Kyrgyz authorities have hiked the electricity tariff for crypto miners. The increment comes after the cryptocurrency mining sector is seen as one of the major consumers of power in the country.
Bitcoin Mining Are Thriving with Cheap Electricity in Argentina
Bitcoin miners are capitalizing on Argentina’s subsidized electricity. The incentive appears to give international miners a viable alternative. Therefore it attracts them to set up their mining facilities domestically.
Iranian Power Plants to Supply Surplus Power to Bitcoin and Crypto Mining Farms
Power plants in Iran are considering supplying surplus electricity to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining farms in the nation.
Malaysian Crypto Miners Caught Stealing $59,700 of Electricity from State on Monthly Basis
Malaysian police recently arrested five cryptocurrency mining operators that were caught stealing electricity from a state-owned power company, Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB).
Bitcoin Educator Andreas Antonopolous Believes Oil Price Crash Gives US Bitcoin Miners an Advantage
Following the oil market crash in April, electricity prices have continued to fall globally. Bitcoin educator Andreas Antonopoulos believes that despite the disruption to industries, the oil market downturn could give US cryptocurrency miners an advantage.