Uzbekistan identifies illegal cryptocurrency mining amounting to $6.5 million

10.07.2024

In the first half of the year, Uzenergoinspektsiya, Uzbekistan's energy inspection agency, identified 75 instances of illegal cryptocurrency mining amounting to UZS81.6 bln ($6.5 mln). These cases resulted in the recalculation of 15.9 mln kWh of electricity, as reported by the department’s press service.

During the first six months, Uzenergoinspektsiya discovered...