Abkhazia Police Seize 396 Crypto Mining Rigs in 48 Hours as Electricity Woes Continue
Police in Abkhazia have confiscated 396 crypto mining rigs in the space of just 48 hours – as the de facto state continues its battle against illegal miners. The government has blamed illegal miners for crippling power s...
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The state’s political status is contentious. Many nations recognize it as part of Georgia, but others – including its closest ally Russia – have recognized it as a sovereign nation....
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