Wednesday, August 13, 2025
- Illegal Mining Crackdown: Authorities in East Kazakhstan Oblast have shut down a large-scale illegal crypto mining network. This operation was allegedly using corrupt utility insiders to siphon off more than $16 million worth of electricity, enough to power a small city. The illicit profits were reportedly used to buy luxury assets, which have been seized. This is part of a broader, regional effort to combat unlicensed mining and protect the national power grid from the strain of unregulated activity.
- Government Regulation: The government is taking steps to form