🚨 Crypto Miners Busted in Russia — What Binance Users Should Know
In a wild turn of events, Russian utility engineers uncovered a hidden Bitcoin mining farm inside a truck, running 95 mining rigs off a stolen 10-kilovolt power line — enough electricity to power an entire village.
Two suspects escaped in an SUV just before authorities arrived.
⚡ Illegal Mining Still on the Rise
Local grid operator Buryatenergo says this is the 6th crypto electricity theft case in 2025.
Unauthorized mining setups are causing power instability and blackouts across rural regions.
Winter mining is completely banned (Nov 15–Mar 15), and only licensed operations are allowed during the rest of the year.
🏛️ Regulation Tightens Across Russia
The crackdown follows nationwide mining restrictions, including:
Seasonal bans in Dagestan, Chechnya, and occupied Ukraine.
A year-round ban in Irkutsk, once a cheap energy hub for miners and home to BitRiver’s data center.
🛡️ Cyber Mining Threats Also Escalate
Security firm Kaspersky has linked a hacker group, “Librarian Ghouls,” to:
Cryptojacking malware hidden in email attachments.
Coin mining on victims' PCs between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., to avoid detection.
Password theft and disabled antivirus software.
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🔍 What This Means for Binance Users
Whether you’re staking, holding, or trading on Binance, remember:
Regulatory risk is growing worldwide — including restrictions on mining.
Stay alert to scams, phishing emails, and malicious crypto apps.
Only trade or mine crypto through legal, licensed channels.
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