The number of Russian regions where cryptocurrency mining is partially or completely banned is likely to grow: three more regions will appeal to Moscow to impose a ban. A government commission will consider new requests next month, but authorities have…
Nexo returns to the US after exiting in 2022, citing renewed optimism for cryptocurrencies under Trump administration A digital asset platform that left the US amid regulatory disputes has announced a relaunch with a full suite of services for retail…
Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Riot Platforms (RIOT) has signed a $100 million loan agreement with Coinbase's lending arm, using bitcoin as collateral to secure short-term funding for its continued growth. The publicly traded mining company said in a press release…
Los Angeles Police Department detectives recovered more than $3.9 million in stolen goods, including $2.7 million in Bitcoin miners, after tracking down a cargo theft ring at a warehouse in San Pedro, California. LAPD Cargo Theft Squad operatives, working with…
Kuwait's Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a statement stressing that cryptocurrency mining is illegal in the country and does not require a license. Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy officials indicated that there are more than 1,000…
Pakistan has become the latest country to consider mining cryptocurrency using surplus electricity amid an economic crisis that has reduced demand for electricity in the South Asian nation. The new initiative is being led by the newly formed Pakistan Cryptocurrency…