Iran Shuts Down 1,100 Illegal Bitcoin Miners; Whistleblowers Rewarded $2,400

Iran’s Power Generation, Distribution, and Transmission Company (Tavanir) has reportedly shut down 1,100 illegal bitcoin mining farms in the country, local media reported. Whistle-blowers tipped off authorities on unauthorized miners following a July announcement of rewards including 100 million rials (about $2,400). Tavanir deputy head Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi told Fars News Agency that the blitz […] The post Iran Shuts Down 1,100 Illegal Bitcoin Miners; Whistleblowers Rewarded $2,400 appear...