Iran seizes 1,000 Bitcoin mining machines using subsidized power

Two Bitcoin ($BTC) mining farms were seized by Iranian officials following an energy spike to one megawatt, according to Reuters. Illegal farms using state-sponsored energy are the culprit for a seven percent increase in energy usage from June 1st through the 21st per an Energy Ministry spokesperson.

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