Russian authorities bust truck-based crypto mine draining village power

The operation discovered in Buryatia involved a KamAZ truck utilizing village electricity, comprising 95 mining rigs. This was uncovered during a power inspection, revealing ongoing issues with unauthorized connections impacting local grids.

With energy shortages in Buryatia, mining activities are prohibited during winter months. Authorities express concern over these illegal setups as they cause potential voltage drops and blackouts, endangering local power supply stability.

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