Companies extracting cryptocurrencies in Kazakhstan will be allowed to purchase only excess electricity on a government-controlled market. The decision comes with new legislation approved...

President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has signed into law a bill amending the country’s Tax Code to impose higher tax rates on crypto miners....

More than 100 crypto farms in Kazakhstan have terminated operations as a result of ongoing inspections of the mining sector. Authorities have revealed that some of the facilities are linked to prominent businessmen and former government officials. Financial Watchdog Goes After Crypto Miners Across Kazakhstan The rapid expansion of crypto mining in Kazakhstan, since last […]

University students in Russia minting digital currencies in their dormitories risk penalties and even criminal charges, according to a legal expert quoted by local media. The warning comes as Russian authorities are trying to curb crypto mining with cheap energy in residential areas. Mining May Turn Into Risky Undertaking for Russian Students As more and…

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President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has instructed authorities to identify all crypto mining enterprises and increase the electricity surcharge they are required to pay. The state is not against legal mining activities, but crypto farms should be licensed and taxed, Tokayev insisted. Miners in Kazakhstan to Pay Higher Electricity Tariffs On top of electricity shortages…

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The industry organization of Russian energy suppliers has come up with ideas on how to combat cryptocurrency mining in homes, basements and garages. The association believes the phenomenon is the main issue with mining in Russia as authorities prepare to legalize it. Suppliers Move Against Mining With Cheap Electricity The Russian association of energy suppliers […]

Crypto farms in Kazakhstan will remain unplugged until Feb. 7, as the local utility has extended power cuts for miners. The company points to ongoing difficulties with electricity supply as the main reason for the measure, which was supposed to expire at the end of January. Mining Facilities in Kazakhstan Still Shut Down Data centers […]

A new Russian law may oblige potential crypto investors to take a test before being allowed to purchase digital assets over a certain limit. The authors are also hoping to regulate cryptocurrency mining and cut access to cheap energy for those who mint coins in their homes. Bill to Bring ‘Tight Regulation’ to Crypto Industry, […]

Data centers minting cryptocurrencies in Kazakhstan were cut off from the nation’s power grid this week and will remain unplugged for the rest of January. The measure comes as the country faces electricity shortages blamed on crypto mining and blackouts in the cold winter months. Crypto Miners in Kazakhstan Left Without Power Bitcoin mining facilities […]

A record high consumption of electricity blamed on illegal crypto farms in northwestern Georgia has caught the attention of authorities in the capital Tbilisi. The central government and the local utility are taking on the issue of dealing with power shortages in the mountainous region of Svaneti. With Tourism Hit by Pandemic, People in Georgia […]

Zionodes, a bitcoin mining marketplace recently announced its strategic partnership with the mining service provider, ViaBTC. The Zionodes platform offers a decentralized marketplace that aggregates data centers, hardware sellers, and miners in a single place offering ease-of-use with superior utility. While Zionodes offers ownership, easy verification, cost leadership, transparency, security, and liquidity, ViaBTC’s USP provides […]

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