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Illegal Mining in Khakassia Leaves Hundreds Without Electricity and Heat Ultramining 26 Nov 2024

Illegal Mining in Khakassia Leaves Hundreds Without Electricity and Heat

Illegal mining in Khakassia has caused power failures, leaving homes without electricity and heat. Residents demand action against violators, and the government considers introducing mining restrictions in energy-deficient areas to prevent recurrence.

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Irkutsk Investigators Seek Owners of Seized Mining Equipment for Return Ultramining 25 Nov 2024

Irkutsk Investigators Seek Owners of Seized Mining Equipment for Return

Irkutsk authorities investigate illegal mining farms and seek to return seized equipment to owners while holding organizers accountable.

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3 months ago
Illegal Mining Farm Causing 10 Million Rubles Damage Uncovered in Dagestan Ultramining 19 Nov 2024

Illegal Mining Farm Causing 10 Million Rubles Damage Uncovered in Dagestan

An illegal mining farm in Dagestan caused 10 million rubles damage to the power system. Authorities discovered 177 mining devices and initiated 12 criminal cases. Dagestan requests a mining ban due to increased electricity consumption and power disruptions.

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Illegal Mining Farm in Moscow Region Causes Damage of 19 Million Rubles Ultramining 15 Nov 2024

Illegal Mining Farm in Moscow Region Causes Damage of 19 Million Rubles

An illegal mining farm in Moscow's Pushkinsky district caused 19 million rubles in damages to "Mosoblenergo" through unauthorized grid connections. Over 100 devices were seized, and a criminal case under Article 158 (Theft) was opened. Authorities note frequent electricity theft, impacting consumers and energy providers.

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Irkutsk Bathhouse Used for Mining Consumed Power Equal to 144 Homes Ultramining 13 Nov 2024

Irkutsk Bathhouse Used for Mining Consumed Power Equal to 144 Homes

A bathhouse in Irkutsk was discovered using electricity equivalent to 144 homes for crypto mining. The energy company filed a lawsuit, resulting in a payment of nearly 400,000 rubles. This highlights the issue of illegal mining and its impact on the power system.

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4 months ago
Argentina: Tax Authorities Bust Crypto Mining Hardware Smuggling Ring Ultramining 24 Sep 2024

Argentina: Tax Authorities Bust Crypto Mining Hardware Smuggling Ring

Argentinian authorities conducted a major operation, seizing crypto mining hardware worth over $624,000 and arresting four individuals involved in smuggling and money laundering.

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Underground Crypto Mining Farms Discovered in Dagestan to Evade Laws Ultramining 24 Sep 2024

Underground Crypto Mining Farms Discovered in Dagestan to Evade Laws

Authorities in Dagestan discovered underground crypto mining farms evading laws, consuming substantial power and causing infrastructure damage.

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5 months ago
Illegal Bitcoin Mining in a Paraguayan Church Causes $13,000 in Damages Ultramining 05 Sep 2024

Illegal Bitcoin Mining in a Paraguayan Church Causes $13,000 in Damages

Authorities in Paraguay discovered an illegal Bitcoin mining operation in an evangelical church, causing $13,000 in electricity theft. The incident underscores the need for stricter regulation in areas with low electricity costs.

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6 months ago
Iran Cracks Down on Illegal Crypto Mining Amid Power Crisis Ultramining 15 Aug 2024

Iran Cracks Down on Illegal Crypto Mining Amid Power Crisis

Iran intensifies crackdown on illegal cryptocurrency mining amid severe heatwave and power crisis, offering bounties for reports of unauthorized mining activities.

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7 months ago
Malaysia Loses Over $700 Million Worth of Electricity to Illegal Crypto Miners, Says Minister Bitcoin.com 11 Jul 2024

Malaysia Loses Over $700 Million Worth of Electricity to Illegal Crypto Miners, Says Minister

Malaysia lost $727 million worth of electricity to illegal crypto miners between 2018 and 2023, according to a government minister.

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Illegal Mining Hurts Malaysia’s Energy Sector Bitcoinhaber 11 Jul 2024

Illegal Mining Hurts Malaysia’s Energy Sector

Illegal cryptocurrency mining has heavily impacted Malaysia's energy sector, with losses of around $723 million since 2018.

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8 months ago
Paraguay Cracks Down on Illegal Bitcoin Mining: Over 550 Miners Seized Bitcoin.com 24 May 2024

Paraguay Cracks Down on Illegal Bitcoin Mining: Over 550 Miners Seized

Paraguayan authorities seized over 550 illegal Bitcoin miners, employing AI to detect clandestine operations and protect the National Power Administration (ANDE) from damages.

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9 months ago
Paraguay Proposes Harsh Penalties for Illegal Bitcoin Mining Bitcoin.com 20 May 2024

Paraguay Proposes Harsh Penalties for Illegal Bitcoin Mining

Paraguay is considering a bill to enforce up to 10 years of imprisonment for unauthorized Bitcoin mining, addressing the theft of significant amounts of electricity by illegal miners and endangering ANDE, the state-owned electricity firm. The bill would also empower police to confiscate and dispose of mining equipment.

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Illegal Crypto Crackdown in Argentina; Binance, Lemon Support In Crackdown Coinpedia 13 May 2024

Illegal Crypto Crackdown in Argentina; Binance, Lemon Support In Crackdown

Argentina cracks down on an illegal crypto mining farm. Two Chinese nationals and an Argentine citizen were detained for a crypto scam using a supermarket as a front. Equipment was seized and the Argentine used false identity for crypto investment offers.

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