Iran Energy Ministry Issues Fines for Crypto Miners Using Household Electricity

According to Tehran Times, Iran Energy Ministry spokesman Mostafa Rajabi stated that cryptocurrency miners using household electricity in Iran would face a "heavy fine." Besides the "heavy fine," those captured by the government will also pay for the harm to the electricity supply in the country. Crypto mining is one of Iran's two most significant electricity threats this year. As has reduced the power produced by hydropower plants due to lack of rain, Rajabi added. In light of these questions,…