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

May 15, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Law 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 […]

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U.K. Watchdog Orders Bitcoin ATMs to Shut Down

March 11, 2022 The Crypto Briefing

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

February 13, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The 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 […]

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Russia, Ukraine Shut Down Several Cryptocurrency Farms

December 5, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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Authorities 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 […]

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Kyrgyzstan Shuts Down Cryptocurrency Farm With 2,500 Mining Rigs

November 17, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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Authorities 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 […]

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

September 25, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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Authorities 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 […]

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Blacklisted Suex Addresses Received Over $900 Million in Crypto, Report Reveals

September 23, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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Cryptocurrency addresses allegedly used by Russian exchange Suex, recently placed under U.S. sanctions, have received more than $934 million in crypto assets, blockchain analysis suggests. According to the Treasury Department, over 40% of the platform’s transactions involved criminal actors. A Suex co-founder has denied any illegal activity. Sanctioned Crypto Broker Suex Processed $370 Million of […]

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Iran Shuts Down More Illegal Crypto Farms, Bringing Total to Over 5,300

September 11, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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Authorities in Iran are continuing their crackdown on unauthorized cryptocurrency mining as electricity demand remains high. The country’s power utility company has so far closed down more than 5,300 illegal mining facilities, seizing an enormous amount of coin-minting machines. Power Utility Confiscates More Than 216,000 Mining Units From Unlicensed Miners in Iran Preventing blackouts remains […]

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Iranian Ministry of Industries Denies Power Shortages Are Caused by Illegal Crypto Miners

September 2, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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Iran’s Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade has rejected claims blaming illegal cryptocurrency miners for the continuing electricity shortages in the country. The department believes the state-run utility company, Tavanir, has overestimated their role in the power deficit. Illegal Miners Burn Less Energy Than Tavanir Estimates, Ministry of Industries Says An official from the Iranian […]

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Malaysia Takes Enforcement Actions Against Binance, Advises Investors to ‘Withdraw All Investments Immediately’

July 30, 2021 Bitcoin.com

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The securities regulator of Malaysia has taken enforcement actions against the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance. Noting that the exchange is operating illegally in the country, the regulator has advised those who currently have accounts with Binance “to immediately cease trading through its platforms and to withdraw all their investments immediately.” Malaysia Issues Public Reprimand Against […]

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