Controversial Ukrainian Oligarch Is Reportedly Mining Bitcoin in the US

Controversial Ukrainian Oligarch Is Reportedly Mining Bitcoin in the US

One of the wealthiest oligarchs in Ukraine and a former governor in one of the country’s regions are reportedly mining bitcoin in a factory located in the U.S. Ukrainian Businessmen Are Reportedly Running Crypto Mining Operations at US Factory Per Radio Free Europe (known also as Radio Liberty), Igor Kolomoisky is said to be using the facilities of a factory owned by CC Metals & Alloys (CCMA) in Kentucky to mine bitcoin (BTC), allowing him to use cheap electricity prices. However, the plant shut down its ferrosilicon production operations back in July due to the coronavirus pandemic.....


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