Kazakhstan currently ranks No. 2 in the world in terms of Bitcoin mining hash rate.
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Kubernetes Clusters Used to Mine Monero by AttackersKubernetes Clusters Used to Mine Monero by Attackers
Attackers are abusing an attack vector present in one of the most popular execution engines (Argo Workflows) to repurpose Kubernetes systems to mine cryptocurrencies. The attack exploits a vulnerability in
Russian Crypto Industry Scrambles to Attract Miners as Kazakhstan Overtakes Russia in Mining VolumeRussian Crypto Industry Scrambles to Attract Miners as Kazakhstan Overtakes Russia in Mining Volume
An industry association representing the Russian crypto sector has launched a project to entice bitcoin miners. Despite its abundant sources of cheap energy, Russia is now lagging behind Kazakhstan, another
China’s Anhui Province to Shut Down Crypto Farms as Grid Operator Issues Closure Notice, ReportsChina’s Anhui Province to Shut Down Crypto Farms as Grid Operator Issues Closure Notice, Reports
Anhui has reportedly become China’s latest region planning to end cryptocurrency mining. The province is going to shut down all mining facilities due to power supply shortages, according to local
Iran Counts 30 Crypto Mining Farms Licensed to Mint Digital CurrenciesIran Counts 30 Crypto Mining Farms Licensed to Mint Digital Currencies
Iranian authorities have so far authorized 30 facilities for cryptocurrency mining. The crypto mining farms are spread across several regions, including Tehran Province. The government has put out the data
Sichuan Mining Farms Begin to Shut Down — Seven-Day Stats Show Bitcoin’s Hashrate PlummetingSichuan Mining Farms Begin to Shut Down — Seven-Day Stats Show Bitcoin’s Hashrate Plummeting
The hashrate of the Bitcoin network has been steadily falling since June 14 and after Sichuan miners were told to prepare operation shutdowns. Sichuan is the second-densest province in China
Docker Changes Free-Tier Service Policy Due to Cryptocurrency Mining AbuseDocker Changes Free-Tier Service Policy Due to Cryptocurrency Mining Abuse
Docker, a popular cloud computing integration solution, is making changes to its free-tier service due to cryptocurrency mining abuse. The service discontinued its “autobuild” feature due to misuse by bad
Bitcoin Mining Firm Hut 8 Approved to List on NasdaqBitcoin Mining Firm Hut 8 Approved to List on Nasdaq
Major North American bitcoin mining firm Hut 8 Mining has been approved for listing on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol HUT. The company is also listed on the Toronto Stock
Chinese Internet Cafe Owners Deal With the Pandemic Crisis by Using Their Facilities to Mine CryptocurrenciesChinese Internet Cafe Owners Deal With the Pandemic Crisis by Using Their Facilities to Mine Cryptocurrencies
The Coronavirus pandemic has driven people to take advantage of new business lines to deal with the economic crisis, and cryptocurrency is once again a headliner. Internet cafe owners in