Russian Power Company Reports $14 Million Loss Due to Illegal Crypto Mining
Russian power company Rosseti suffered over $14 million in losses in 2024 due to illegal crypto-mining operations, which have led to network congestion, equipment damage, and criminal investigations. Unauthorized Crypto...
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