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ForkLog 16 22.11.2024

Belarus Boosts Mining with Nuclear Power Plant Launch

The launch of Belarus’s first nuclear power plant has enabled the development of incentivised electricity tariffs, fostering the growth of cryptocurrency mining. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Energy of Belarus, Denis Moroz, as reported by Rossiyskaya Gazeta. He explained that companies engaged in cryptocurrency mining and large data centres receive discounts based […]

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ForkLog 105 18.11.2024

Regions in Russia with the Most Affordable Cryptocurrency Mining

The Irkutsk region, Khakassia, and Dagestan offer the lowest electricity tariffs in Russia, making them the most cost-effective areas for cryptocurrency mining. These calculations were provided by the rating agency ACRA. Analysts referred to the government-set energy consumption limit for individual miners at 6000 kWh, which does not require registration with the FTS. In the […]

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ForkLog 15 07.11.2024

Samara Authorities Seize 371 Bitcoin Miners from Local Enterprise

Police in Samara have shut down an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation located on the premises of a local enterprise, according to a report by the regional Ministry of Internal Affairs on their official page. Investigators revealed that the enterprise’s director, along with unidentified accomplices, purchased cryptocurrency mining equipment and installed it in rented premises on […]

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ForkLog 61 11.10.2024

BitRiver Converts Over 150 Million Cubic Meters of Associated Gas for Bitcoin Mining

In collaboration with oil and gas companies, BitRiver has converted over 150 million cubic meters of associated gas into electricity for bitcoin mining, according to its Chief Financial and Investment Officer, Alexander Volkov. This was reported by Prime. The firm processed this volume from January 2023 to early October 2024. BitRiver is confident in Russia’s […]

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ForkLog 29 25.09.2024

Mining Farm Generating $300,000 in Two Years Shut Down in Astana

Experts from Kazakhstan’s AFM are investigating an illegal cryptocurrency mining operation. The farm, comprising nearly 1300 ASIC miners, was operating under the guise of an engine processing centre in Astana. According to case materials, from 2022 to May 2024, the suspects engaged in mining digital assets without the necessary license. The total value of the […]

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ForkLog 99 24.09.2024

Underground Bitcoin Mining Operation Discovered in Dagestan

An underground cryptocurrency mining farm with 17 devices has been discovered in the Sergokalinsky district of Dagestan, according to the republic’s government press service. The ASIC miners and fans were located in a narrow shaft and were illegally connected to the power grid. The case materials have been handed over to law enforcement agencies. With […]

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ForkLog 19 10.09.2024

MTS Uncovers Hundreds of Illegal Mining Farms in Russia

Since the beginning of 2024, MTS specialists have identified over a hundred illegal mining farms within the customer service areas in Russia. This was reported by Pavel Fedosov, head of the corporation’s IoT center, according to TASS. The MTS platform is capable of detecting meters that transmit understated readings and specific network segments using big […]

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ForkLog 14 05.09.2024

Putin Warns Against Siberian Stagnation Due to Cryptocurrency Mining

The surplus of energy resources used for mining in Siberia should not hinder the region’s development. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the EEF, reports RBC. He acknowledged that the country is one of the global leaders in cryptocurrency mining and that businesses in this sector are “earning quite well.” “Mining is […]

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ForkLog 121 15.08.2024

AI Energy Consumption Surpasses Bitcoin Mining

The energy consumption of AI likely already exceeds that of Bitcoin mining, according to a study by the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI). The report states that annual energy consumption at mining facilities is approximately 121.13 TWh. In 2023, AI consumed between 20 and 125 TWh. A more precise estimate is challenging, as data centers supporting […]

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ForkLog 9 12.08.2024

Ukrainian Official Accused of Illegal Cryptocurrency Mining

The head of a municipal enterprise in Chernihiv has been accused of stealing electricity for cryptocurrency mining and other illicit enrichment schemes. This was reported by the National Police of Ukraine. Law enforcement discovered a mining farm in a technical room behind the elevator on the premises of the municipal enterprise. According to the investigation, […]

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ForkLog 6 23.07.2024

Russian State Duma Reviews Cryptocurrency Mining Legislation

On July 23, the Russian State Duma will conduct the first reading of a bill aimed at regulating cryptocurrency mining. This was reported by Vedomosti. Lawmakers have intensified efforts to legalize the sector following demands from President Vladimir Putin. He criticized the uncontrolled energy consumption by miners, which, according to him, has already led to […]

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ForkLog 9 19.07.2024

Police Seize 500 Bitcoin Miners Near Irkutsk

Law enforcement in the Irkutsk region uncovered illegal cryptocurrency mining operations and confiscated the equipment. This was reported by the local department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation. According to the investigation, residents of TSN “Molodezhnoye” and DNT “Uyutnoye” connected 500 ASIC miners to the power grids supplying the district’s population. The miners […]

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