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Russia to ban crypto mining across invaded Ukraine regions

Six territories in Russia’s North Caucasus region will also face a flat-out ban on crypto mining activities until 2031.

Bill Maher says crypto mining uses 8% of world’s electricity — he’s wrong

Maher was lambasted online after he broadcast the false crypto figures on TV and to nearly 12 million followers on social media.

Officials from Iran’s state-backed electricity firm say illegal crypto miners and a 49.7C heatwave are damaging the country’s power network.

Airbnb owner Ashley said the guest ran up a $1,500 electricity bill and also installed an electric vehicle charging point.

Malaysian minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir revealed the figure at an event to mark the disposal of seized crypto mining equipment.