The Kazakhstan government is taking new measures against illegally operating cryptocurrency miners, which negatively affect the country’s energy resources.
The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aviation Industry, in its social media post on February 3, “gray miners” called to report.
In the statement made by Minister Musin, “Gray miners are doing tremendous damage to our electricity grid. The energy damage from illegal mining is estimated to exceed 1 gigawatt.” statement was given.
of miners from electricity costs Kazakhstan, which he finds attractive because of its attractiveness, became one of the countries that came to the fore with the USA in this field after the bans imposed by China on crypto currency mining.
In the country as a fugitive working and therefore “gray miner” miners, described as to unexpected changes can cause. Minister Musin stated that they avoided paying taxes and said that these miners “Need to be held accountable” told.
The government currently has ‘gray miner’ status but wanting to work legally ready to help the miners. Minister Musin, “How can our colleagues stop gray mining and leave the white [madenci] It can support you in how you can be and work without breaking the law.” gave your message.
In its current form in Kazakhstan legally There are about 200 cryptocurrency miners operating. There is no data on the number of miners in the gray zone.