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Ethiopia Boosts Bitcoin Mining Power Allocation to 600 MW

[Oct 11 7:30 AM] Ethiopia has rapidly expanded its electricity allocation to Bitcoin mining, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for this activity. The country plans to further increase its capacity this year. Many of the miners are using…

Bitcoin Mining Shutdown Cause 20% Surge in Electricity Bills

[Sep 16 1:26 PM] The closure of a Bitcoin mining facility in the Norwegian town of Hadsel has led to a 20% increase in electricity bills for residents. The mine was shut down after the municipality declined to renew its permit due to noise complaints.Kryptovault…

Putin Signs Law to Regulate Crypto Mining in Russia

[Aug 10 10:30 PM] Russian President Vladimir Putin has enacted legislation to formally regulate the cryptocurrency mining sector in Russia, with the law set to take effect in November. This legislation establishes a regulated framework for mining operations…

Crypto Miners Blame ‘Exorbitant Taxes’ for Kazakhstan Exodus

[Oct 2, 2023 12:00 AM] Licensed crypto mining companies have urged the government in Kazakhstan to revise its taxation policy regarding the sector, which they say is in dire straits. The largest mining firms plan to leave the Central Asian nation by the end of this year…

Energy And GDP: You Have To Consume To Grow

[Sep 26, 2023 9:00 AM] This piece continues from A Most Ridiculous World: The Politicization of Energy from yesterday. Feeding the Grown and the GrowingStern, Burke and Bruns (2016)7 concluded in their analysis that access to electricity is not sufficient for…

Iran Shuts Down Over 8,000 Illegal Crypto Mining Farms in 3 Years

[May 10, 2023 3:30 PM] Authorities in Iran have closed down more than 8,000 underground facilities for cryptocurrency mining in the past three years, local media reported. Despite the government’s crackdown, illegal crypto mining continues to account for a serious amount…

Police in Kosovo Seize Crypto Mining Rigs From Serbs

[Apr 16, 2023 3:30 PM] Kosovo police have seized dozens of crypto mining devices from residents of a majority Serb region in the north of the country. Authorities in Pristina and Belgrade exchanged accusations over the move, which has the potential to raise tensions in…

Several Crypto Mining Operations Busted in Russia

[Mar 19, 2023 2:30 AM] Authorities and power utilities in various Russian regions have shut down illegal crypto mining farms, seizing hardware and taking operators to court. The action against the coin minting facilities comes amid discussions on a proposal to introduce…