Crypto-Mining

From Tea to Baked Goods, Non-Crypto Chinese Firms Are Pivoting to Bitcoin Mining
Chinese companies that were never previously involved in crypto, including cookie companies and emergency supply providers, are jumping into crypto mining during the current bull market. “The Hash” panel discusses the growing trend.

2 Russian Nationals Charged With Mining Crypto on State Computers
Two Russian nationals are being prosecuted for allegedly crypto mining on Russian government-owned computer systems, state news agency TASS reported Monday.

Iranian Government Proposes Annual License for Bitcoin and Crypto Miners
Government documents reveal a draft proposal for new cryptocurrency mining regulations in Iran.

'Panda' Crypto Malware Group Has Nabbed $100K in Monero Since 2018
Cisco Talos has identified a group behind a spate of cryptocurrency-mining malware attacks targeting enterprise networks globally.

Iran Legalizes Crypto Mining
Iran is officially recognizing bitcoin mining as an industry it will regulate and for which it will set electricity rates.

Nvidia Says Crypto Drop-Off Helped Drive 'Disappointing' Fourth Quarter
Graphics card maker Nvidia has said the downturn in sales to crypto miners drove a drop in revenue in Q4, despite a record year overall.

Crypto Mining CEO Said to Disappear With $35 Million In Funds
Crypto mining firm Sky Mining's CEO Le Minh Tam has reportedly stolen $35 million from investors and fled to America.

Torrent Site Pirate Bay Warns Users About Monero Mining Software
Torrent website The Pirate Bay is doubling down on its plan to use visitors' processing power to mine crypto.

Kaspersky Warns on Rapid Spread of Malicious Crypto Miners
Kaspersky Lab says crypto-mining malware is quickly replacing ransomware, warning that mobiles could be the next big target.

Quebec Weighs Plan to Sell 500 Megawatts to Crypto Miners
Hydro-Quebec has submitted to the Quebec government the main guidance to select crypto companies to work with.

