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Russia to restrict crypto mining in 13 regions to save electricity
20.11.2024
If approved, the restrictions would seriously affect Russia’s crypto mining operations, as some key local industry firms have a heavy presence in regions like Irkutsk
13 Regions Face Crypto Mining Ban Under Russia’s New Energy Policies
20.11.2024
Russia’s governmental commission on electricity development approved cryptocurrency mining restrictions on Monday, set to take effect on Dec. 1 with subsequent enforcement covering Nov. 15 to March 15 annually through 2031. Deputy Energy Minister Yevgeny Grabchak confirmed the decision, which...
Russian Energy Ministry Proposes Periodic Crypto Mining Restrictions in Certain Regions
17.11.2024
The Russian Energy Ministry has officially proposed limiting crypto mining activities in certain special regions affected by energy shortages. The authorities have the right to impose such a ban following the enactment of the recent national cryptocurrency law this month. Russian Energy Ministry...
Russia’s Sweeping Crypto Mining Regulations Take Effect, Setting Strict New Rules
3.11.2024
Russia’s sweeping crypto mining regulations took effect Nov. 1, transforming the industry with strict energy caps, mandatory registration, and stringent oversight. Russia’s Crypto Law Takes Effect, Sparking Changes in Energy and Oversight On Nov. 1, the Russian government introduced a regulatory...
Has Russia really ‘legalized’ cryptocurrency mining?
1.11.2024
Russia’s crypto mining laws have filled the “regulatory vacuum,” but there is still a lot of legal uncertainty about many aspects of regulation
Russia to Ban Crypto Mining in Key Regions as Energy Shortages Intensify
30.10.2024
Russia is moving to ban cryptocurrency mining in energy-restricted regions, citing severe power shortages that could jeopardize long-term stability until 2030. Crypto Miners Face a Major Blow in Russia’s Energy-Restricted Zones Russian Deputy Energy Minister Yevgeny Grabchak has stated that digital...
Green United promotor asks to appeal SEC’s $18M crypto mining fraud case
28.10.2024
Kristoffer Krohn claims the SEC got its application of securities laws wrong, which a federal court agreed with — now he’s asking for an appeals court to decide who is right
Green United promotor asks to appeal SEC’s $18M crypto mining fraud case
28.10.2024
Kristoffer Krohn claims the SEC got its application of securities laws wrong, and he’s asking for an appeals court to decide who is right
Northern Data Considers Selling Crypto Mining Unit to Fund AI Venture
22.10.2024
Northern Data, a German data center company, is considering selling its crypto mining arm, Peak Mining Frankfurt, to focus on its growing AI business. This move comes as crypto miners continue to struggle with reduced Bitcoin rewards. If the sale goes through, Northern Data plans to use...
Mining PAC launches ad for Ted Cruz as early voting begins in Texas
21.10.2024
More than 18 million registered voters in the Lone Star State will decide whether to replace Senator Ted Cruz with Representative Colin Allred starting in 2025
US DOJ, SEC back suit against Nvidia, EU drafting AI ‘Code of Practice’ — Law Decoded
7.10.2024
Nvidia faces renewed scrutiny over alleged misrepresentation in crypto mining-related sales, with the US DOJ and SEC backing the case
Hive Digital expands focus from crypto mining to AI data centers
30.9.2024
Hive’s strategy targets meeting the rising demand for AI computing while boosting its balance sheet with green-mined Bitcoin
Russian Republic Dagestan Battles Underground Crypto Mining Amid Power Outages
26.9.2024
Dagestan, a republic in Russia, is stepping up efforts to tackle illegal cryptocurrency mining due to its impact on the power grid and public safety. Underground mining operations have caused recent infrastructure damage, including a substation fire. Officials call for stricter measures to address...
Utah Judge Rules SEC’s Case Against Alleged Crypto Mining Scam Green United Can Proceed to Trial
26.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Green United can proceed to trial, a Utah judge ruled Monday
Email auto-reply vulnerability allows hackers to mine cryptocurrency
25.9.2024
Hackers exploit email auto-replies to spread crypto-mining malware, hijacking unsuspecting users' systems to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge
Email auto-reply vulnerability allows hackers to mine cryptocurrency
25.9.2024
Hackers exploit email auto-replies to spread crypto-mining malware, hijacking unsuspecting users’ systems to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge
Former Monero Developer Launches New Crypto Mining App
22.9.2024
Riccardo “Fluffypony” Spagni, a former Monero developer, has launched a new mining app called Tari Universe. The app aims to make mining accessible to everyone using a user-friendly interface. However, Spagni faces legal troubles related to fraud and forgery charges. Despite the alleged...
CleanSpark acquires 7 mining sites in Tennessee, hashrate to grow 22%
11.9.2024
CleanSpark is acquiring more sites in Tennessee after buying GRIID Infrastructure's facilities there
Holy Bitcoin: Paraguayan Power Company Detects Illegal Crypto Mining Operation in a Church
3.9.2024
The National Power Administration of Paraguay (ANDE) recently detected an illegal bitcoin mining operation in an evangelical church. The church, which shared a power line with a nearby store, had established a connection before its power meter that was hidden within the same building. ANDE officers...
Malware exploits weak passwords in PostgreSQL for cryptojacking
21.8.2024
Up to 800,000 internet-connected databases could be vulnerable to crypto-mining malware that will use their computing capacity