Banned Bitcoin Miners Found Exploding China’s State Resources

Banned Bitcoin Miners Found Exploding China’s State Resources

Banned bitcoin miners were found using China’s state resources to carry on with their operations. This happens in the midst of a severe power shortage and the country’s fierce attempt to shut down all BTC mining. The recent coal crisis in China raised their interest to speed up the shutdown of all Bitcoin mining operations. […]


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