Categories: MINING

Russia’s Top Crypto Miner Owner Arrested on Tax Evasion Charges

Russia’s Top Crypto Miner Owner Arrested on Tax Evasion Charges

Igor Runets, the founder of BitRiver, which is recognized as Russia's largest crypto mining firm, has been placed under house arrest due to tax evasion allegations. This…

2/2/2026 2 min read

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CoreWeave shows how crypto-era infrastructure quietly became AI’s backbone

CoreWeave shows how crypto-era infrastructure quietly became AI’s backbone

The landscape of data centers is undergoing a significant transformation as former cryptocurrency miners pivot towards providing computing resources for artificial intelligence…

1/31/2026 3 min read

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Bitwise to launch onchain vaults via Moprho

Bitwise to launch onchain vaults via Moprho

Bitwise, a prominent player in the crypto space, is set to launch on-chain vaults in collaboration with Morphos. The initial strategy of these vaults aims to achieve a 6% annual…

1/27/2026 2 min read

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Foundry USA hashrate down 60% since Friday amid deadly storm: Report

Foundry USA hashrate down 60% since Friday amid deadly storm: Report

Winter Storm Fern is currently affecting the United States, leading to significant disruptions in various sectors. One notable impact is the sharp decline in hashrate for Foundry…

1/26/2026 2 min read

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Tennessee city clears path for crypto mining, data centers with new zoning rules

Tennessee city clears path for crypto mining, data centers with new zoning rules

A Tennessee city has taken significant steps to facilitate the operation of cryptocurrency mining and data centers within its jurisdiction. By amending its zoning laws, the city…

1/22/2026 3 min read

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Turkmenistan legalizes crypto mining and exchanges to boost the economy

Turkmenistan legalizes crypto mining and exchanges to boost the economy

Turkmenistan has taken a significant step in the realm of cryptocurrency by legalizing both crypto mining and exchanges. This legislative move is aimed at enhancing the country’s…

1/2/2026 3 min read

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Russia targets unregistered crypto miners with new criminal penalties

Russia targets unregistered crypto miners with new criminal penalties

Russia's justice ministry has proposed new criminal penalties aimed at unregistered cryptocurrency miners. This initiative comes amid concerns that a significant number of miners…

12/30/2025 3 min read

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US lawmakers propose tax break for small stablecoin payments, staking rewards

US lawmakers propose tax break for small stablecoin payments, staking rewards

U.S. lawmakers have introduced a proposal that aims to provide tax benefits for small stablecoin payments and for rewards gained through crypto staking and mining activities. The…

12/21/2025 2 min read

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Monad airdrop farmer spends full $112K MON reward on gas for failed trades

Monad airdrop farmer spends full $112K MON reward on gas for failed trades

A suspected airdrop farmer recently expended their entire reward of $112,000 in MON tokens on gas fees while attempting to execute numerous trades. The effort, however, resulted…

11/25/2025 1 min read

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Crypto Miners in Malaysia Stole $1 Billion in Power Over Five Years

Crypto Miners in Malaysia Stole $1 Billion in Power Over Five Years

Recent findings from a parliamentary tally reveal that power theft associated with cryptocurrency mining in Malaysia has surged significantly. This rise follows warnings issued…

11/19/2025 1 min read

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