Russian utility worker accused of running secret crypto mine on military power
- —The farm ran for about a year on Russian Defense Ministry electricity
- —Mining has been banned in the Angarsk district since April 2025
- —A year-round mining ban covers 29 districts of the Irkutsk region
- —The exact damage figure was not disclosed
Why it matters: The case illustrates how Russia's regional mining bans are enforced and the risks of illegal farms.
Source: Bits.media