Thai Authorities Raid Illegal Bitcoin Mine After Power Outages Spark Resident Complaints

Thai authorities successfully raided an illegal bitcoin mining operation in Ratchaburi on August 23. The raid came after residents reported frequent power outages. The bitcoin mining operation was found to be consuming electricity that the occupants of the house were not fully paying for. Bitcoin Mine Raided Amid Resident Power Outage Complaints Authorities in Thailand … Read more

Bitcoin Miner Bitfarms to Acquire Stronghold Digital Mining in $125 Million Merger

On Wednesday, Bitfarms Ltd. announced plans to acquire Stronghold Digital Mining Inc. in a stock-for-stock merger valued at approximately $125 million, along with the assumption of $50 million in debt. The deal, expected to close in the first quarter of 2025, aims to expand Bitfarms’ energy portfolio in the U.S. and integrate power generation capabilities … Read more

7 Arrested in Illegal Bitcoin Mining Crackdown in Malaysia

Seven individuals were arrested in Malaysia during a special operation targeting illegal bitcoin mining in Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi and Taman Putra Perdana. The operation, which involved coordinated efforts by law enforcement, focused on detecting and stopping bitcoin mining activities linked to electricity theft. The suspects, aged between 30 and 74, included three local men … Read more

Bit Digital Expands AI and HPC Footprint, Signs $700 Million Agreement With Boosteroid

Bit Digital, Inc. has shared an update on its journey into artificial intelligence (AI) services by securing a binding term sheet with Boosteroid Inc., a major player in the cloud gaming industry. This partnership highlights Bit Digital’s strategic direction, which focuses on enhancing its AI capabilities through its existing digital asset mining infrastructure. Bit Digital … Read more