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Russian Prosecutors Bust Illegal Crypto Mining Operation in Siberian Orphanage
Prosecutors Uncover Illegal Crypto Mining Operation in Siberian Orphanage Russian prosecutors have made a startling discovery in the village of Kazachye, Bokhansky District of Irkutsk: a closed Siberian orphanage transformed into an illegal cryptocurrency mining farm. With 96 ASIC miners (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit miners designed for crypto mining) in operation, this incident underscores the persistent […]
Read MoreIllegal Crypto Mining Surges in Siberia Despite Russian Ban
Illegal Crypto Mining in Siberia: A Growing Challenge Despite Russian Ban In the heart of Siberia, where temperatures plummet below -40°C, an unlikely industry is booming: illegal crypto mining. Despite a winter ban implemented by the Russian government to ease the strain on local power grids, miners continue to exploit the region’s cold climate and […]
Read MoreSiberian Power Company Fined $3,120 for Illegal Crypto Mining on Own Property
Crypto Miner-hunting Siberian Power Provider Finds Illegal Farm on Its Own Property A Siberian power provider in Irkutsk discovered an illegal crypto mining operation on its own property, shedding light on the ongoing battle against unauthorized mining in Russia. Illegal mining farm discovered on power company’s property in Irkutsk Power company fined and faces legal […]
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