Bitcoin's Dark Energy: Malaysia Cracks Down, Seizing 14,000 Rigs Over $1B Power Theft

According to utility records and media reports, Malaysian authorities have begun a nationwide crackdown on illegal Bitcoin mining after state power losses linked to miners topped roughly $1.1 billi...

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Bitcoin's Dark Energy: Malaysia Cracks Down, Seizing 14,000 Rigs Over $1B Power Theft

Source: Bitcoinist.com

According to utility records and media reports, Malaysian authorities have begun a nationwide crackdown on illegal Bitcoin mining after state power losses linked to miners topped roughly $1.1 billion between 2020 and August 2025. Related Reading: A Big January For Solana: Mobile Unit Prepares To Drop Native Token The push targets nearly 13,800–14,000 sites suspected […]