Abkhazia crypto miners blamed for energy crisis, with emergency Russian electricity running low.
Illegal crypto miners in Abkhazia are using Russian electricity, angering Russian citizens. The forest buzzes with mining rigs.
Abkhazia is experiencing an energy crisis, prompting police to hunt private crypto miners and seize their rigs.
Abkhazia disrupted internet access for seven hours to combat the power shortages caused by crypto mining. The government's action highlights the significant impact of mining on the region's energy resources.
In Abkhazia, crypto mining remains a main income source despite government crackdowns. Many rely on it due to limited economic alternatives, while underground markets for mining hardware further the challenge. Efforts to create jobs and small businesses haven't reduced the practice or eased the power grid strain.
Abkhazia has reportedly shut down all large cryptocurrency mining farms in its region.
