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Iran to Shut Down Licensed Crypto Miners in Peak Hours of Power Consumption

Iran to Shut Down Licensed Crypto Miners in Peak Hours of Power ConsumptionCiting a need to maintain a stable electricity supply for other users, Iran will be pulling the plug on cryptocurrency mining farms whenever power consumption peaks. The measure intended to deal with shortages will target licensed facilities despite the government admitting that illegal crypto miners burn much more energy. Licensed Crypto Miners Use 300 MW, […]

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Crypto Miners Using Household Electricity Face Fines as Consumption Spikes in Iran

Crypto Miners Using Household Electricity Face Fines as Consumption Spikes in IranThose who mine cryptocurrencies with power intended for domestic use will pay hefty fines, the Iranian government warned. The country is experiencing shortages due to reduced hydropower generation as authorities register a surge in electricity consumption for cryptocurrency mining. Crypto Miners to Pay for Damages to the Power Grid Hydropower plants in Iran have been […]

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Iranian Tax Agency to Profile Owners of Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Iranian Tax Agency to Profile Owners of Cryptocurrency ExchangesCryptocurrencies have been a cause for concern in Teheran as the digital assets have attracted capital from other, traditional markets. The parliament’s leadership has now asked the tax agency to profile the owners of Iranian platforms facilitating cryptocurrency trading and report to the Majlis. Parliament Speaker Asks Tax Agency to Report on Crypto Trading Platforms […]

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Iran Warns Crypto Investors Amid Ban on Bitcoin Mined Outside Its Borders

Iran Warns Crypto Investors Amid Ban on Bitcoin Mined Outside Its BordersThe Central Bank of Iran has issued a warning against unrestrained crypto trading and reminded investors that only cryptocurrencies minted by licensed miners in the Islamic Republic can be used under limited circumstances. Traders will bear full responsibility for the risks, the bank cautioned, although spending crypto on imports through approved banks and exchanges remains […]

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