Bitcoin
Rolling blackouts plague Iran and some suspect bitcoin mining
Iran’s capital and provinces have faced rolling power blackouts for weeks. While there are likely several factors, some suspect cryptocurrency mining has a role
By NASSER KARIMI and JON GAMBRELL, Associated Press
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s capital and outlying provinces have faced rolling power blackouts for weeks in October and November, with electricity cuts disrupting people’s lives and businesses. And wh... [5974 chars]