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Importer of Bitmain's Bitcoin Miners Draws Criminal Investigation in Russia

An importer of Bitmain's bitcoin miners is under investigation for underpaying customs fees, a search warrant obtained by CoinDesk reveals.

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Iran's Government Gives the Official Nod to Crypto Mining

Cryptocurrency mining is now an official industrial activity in Iran after winning approval from the country's cabinet.

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Polychain Leads $7 Million Round in Crypto Trading Desk Altonomy

Altonomy, a trading desk and cloud mining company, has raised $7 million in equity investment.

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It's Now Harder to Mine Bitcoin Than Ever

Bitcoin mining has become more competitive than ever, new network data shows.

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Bitmain Lawsuit Seeks Millions from Staffers Who Founded Rival Mining Pool

Crypto mining giant Bitmain is locked in a legal battle with former employees who started a rival bitcoin mining pool, Poolin.

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FINRA Fines Ex-Merrill Lynch Investment Adviser Over Crypto Mining Sideline

U.S. self-regulatory organization FINRA has fined and suspended an investment adviser over undeclared cryptocurrency mining activities.

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Crypto Miners’ Electricity Shouldn’t Be Subsidized: Iranian Energy Minister

Low electricity costs make Iran a popular mining destination. That could change.

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Bitcoin's First Public Mining Pool Is Rebranding

The company behind Slush Pool, the first cryptocurrency mining pool to make its services publicly available, is rebranding.

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China Authorities Probe Alleged Illegal Bitcoin Mining Sites at Hydro Plants

Authorities in Sichuan province are reportedly probing into local bitcoin mining farms that may have been constructed without official approval.

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Australian Government Employee Charged With Mining Crypto at Work

A 33-year-old Australian IT contractor has been charged after he allegedly mined cryptocurrency on government computer systems.

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