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Kazakhstan Shuts Down Crypto Exchange That Transferred $34 Million Through Binance

Kazakhstan Shuts Down Crypto Exchange That Transferred  Million Through BinanceAuthorities in Kazakhstan have busted an illegal crypto trading platform, seizing over $350,000. The exchange allegedly processed almost $34 million in transactions through wallets on Binance, two of which have been blocked during the ongoing investigation. Digital Asset Exchange Making Millions in Turnover Closed Down in Kazakhstan A platform illegally trading cryptocurrencies in Kazakhstan, ABS […]

‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ may have contributed to SVB collapse: Mulvaney

At Least 1,000 Lawsuits Filed Against Crypto Miners in Russia’s Irkutsk Region

At Least 1,000 Lawsuits Filed Against Crypto Miners in Russia’s Irkutsk RegionAuthorities in the Russian region of Irkutsk have so far filed 1,000 lawsuits against what they call “gray” miners, or people minting coins in their homes. In over half of these cases, courts have ordered the defendants to compensate the operators of the distribution networks. Hundreds of Crypto Miners Sued in Irkutsk for Extracting Digital […]

‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ may have contributed to SVB collapse: Mulvaney

Security Service of Ukraine Shuts Down Crypto Mining Farm Near Front Line in Kharkiv

Security Service of Ukraine Shuts Down Crypto Mining Farm Near Front Line in KharkivUkraine’s main law enforcement agency has busted an illegal facility mining cryptocurrencies in the Kharkiv region. The operators of the crypto farm have been minting coins using large amounts of stolen electricity, threatening energy supply to critical infrastructure, the agency said. Illegal Mining Farm Discovered in War-Torn Kharkiv Region Officers from the Security Service of […]

‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ may have contributed to SVB collapse: Mulvaney

Crypto Mining Farm Uncovered in Russia’s Oldest Prison

Crypto Mining Farm Uncovered in Russia’s Oldest PrisonRussian law enforcement officials are investigating a crypto mining operation at Butyrka, Russia’s oldest prison. A deputy warden has been accused of stealing electricity to mint digital coins with the help of unidentified accomplices. Deputy Warden Suspected of Mining Cryptocurrency in Moscow Prison A high-ranking representative of the management of Butyrskaya prison, in the Tverskoy […]

‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ may have contributed to SVB collapse: Mulvaney

Authorities Seize Over 1,500 Crypto Mining Rigs in Dagestan Crackdown

Authorities Seize Over 1,500 Crypto Mining Rigs in Dagestan CrackdownLaw enforcement and other authorities in Dagestan have closed down two illegal crypto farms, confiscating more than 1,500 mining machines. Government agencies in the republic, considered one of Russia’s capitals of underground coin minting, carry out regular raids against such facilities. Cryptocurrency Miners in Dagestan Accused of ‘Illegal Entrepreneurship’ Officers from the Ministry of Internal […]

‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ may have contributed to SVB collapse: Mulvaney

Spain Modifies Tax Model 720, Used to Declare Cryptocurrency Holdings Abroad

Spain Modifies Tax Model 720, Used to Declare Cryptocurrency Holdings AbroadThe Spanish parliament has introduced an amendment to the tax model 720 used to declare cryptocurrency and other holdings abroad, softening some of the penalties associated with it. The modification, which has not yet been approved, changes some of the harsher penalties that were declared illegal by the Court of Justice of the European Union […]

‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ may have contributed to SVB collapse: Mulvaney

Russia, Ukraine Shut Down Several Cryptocurrency Farms

Russia, Ukraine Shut Down Several Cryptocurrency FarmsAuthorities in Russia and Ukraine have closed down a number of illegal crypto mining facilities allegedly powered by stolen electricity. The underground farms have been discovered around the capital cities, Kyiv and Moscow, as well as in the Russian republic of Dagestan. Russia Busts Illegal Mining Farms in Moscow Region and Dagestan Russian law enforcement […]

‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ may have contributed to SVB collapse: Mulvaney

Kyrgyzstan Shuts Down Cryptocurrency Farm With 2,500 Mining Rigs

Kyrgyzstan Shuts Down Cryptocurrency Farm With 2,500 Mining RigsAuthorities in Kyrgyzstan have uncovered and shut down a large crypto mining farm in the north of the country. Law enforcement officials claim the illegal coin minting facility has inflicted “colossal damage” to the nation’s power grid and that they are still trying to estimate the losses. Underground Crypto Farm Busted in Kyrgyzstan The region […]

‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ may have contributed to SVB collapse: Mulvaney

Indonesia Will Not Ban Cryptocurrencies Like China, Minister Says as Crypto Trade Soars

Indonesia Will Not Ban Cryptocurrencies Like China, Minister Says as Crypto Trade SoarsAuthorities in Indonesia do not intend to follow China’s example of imposing an outright ban on cryptocurrencies, a government official said, noting the country will limit itself to ensuring they are not used in illegal activities. The statement comes after local crypto exchanges registered a serious increase in turnover this year. Indonesia to Tighten Regulations […]

‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ may have contributed to SVB collapse: Mulvaney