Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan Looks to Bring Crypto Exchanges to Central Asian Financial Hub
The exchanges would operate in the Astana International Financial Centre in cooperation with the Kazakhstani banks and government agencies.
Kazakhstan Mining Crackdown Affecting Bitcoin Hashrate
CoinDesk's Christie Harkin joins the “Week in Review” panel to discuss Kazakhstan’s efforts to repress illegal crypto mining operations, and how that has impacted the bitcoin hashrate. Plus, CoinDesk Market Analyst Damanick Dantes explains how the Fed interest rate hike has influenced bitcoin’s volatility.
China Highlights Crypto Crimes; Kazakh Miners Busted
Crypto related crimes exposed on China’s Consumer Rights Day. Ex-Kazakh President’s brother busted for illegal crypto mining. Bitcoin potentially inspiring a transition to renewable energy. More on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Kazakhstan Crackdown Forces 106 More Illegal Crypto Mines to Close
Kazakhstan’s crackdown on illegal crypto mines has forced another 106 miners to stop operations, following investigations by the country’s financial monitoring agency. The country represents 20% of the total bitcoin mining capacity, according to CoinDesk’s Research Analyst George Kaloudis.
Kazakhstan Crackdown Forces 106 More Crypto Mines to Close
Notable political and business figures were said to be behind some of the mines, including the brother of former President Nursultan Nazarbayev.
Kazakh Authorities Bust 202MW of Illegal Crypto Mines
The Central Asian country has struggled to meet electricity demand, particularly after miners flocked there from China.
Crypto Miner BIT Mining Ditches Data Center Build in Kazakhstan Due to Unstable Power Supply
The company’s bitcoin mining rigs hosted by third-party data centers in the country remain operational.
Kazakhstan President Calls for Tax Increase on Crypto Mining: Report
Just weeks after a tax on mining came into effect, the government is looking to raise it fivefold.
Power Cut for Kazakh Miners, Russia Crypto Threat
Thailand sets out crypto regulation plans. Kazakhstan blocks power for crypto miners. Crypto market could be hit if Russia invades Ukraine. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Kazakh Crypto Miners Cut Off From Electricity Supply Until End of January
Kazakhstan crypto miners will cut their energy supply from Jan. 24 until the end of the month. A major transmission line has also been disconnected, worsening the energy problem in the country, which was once home to about one-fifth of the world's bitcoin mining at the end of August 2021. "The Hash" group reacts, discussing what this means for the global mining industry.