Tehran power distributor seizes 187 illegal crypto mining machines

The utility said the devices were found at two industrial units in Khorasan and Shahriar, underscoring continued enforcement against unauthorized power-intensive mining operations.

Summary

Tehran Province Electricity Distribution Company said it discovered 187 illegal cryptocurrency mining machines at two industrial units in Khorasan and Shahriar. The seizure highlights ongoing enforcement against unauthorized mining, which is often targeted because of its heavy electricity consumption and strain on local power networks.

Terms & Concepts
  • crypto mining: Using computing power to validate transactions
  • illegal crypto mining machines: Unauthorized mining equipment using electricity illegally