In Iran, a staggering number of crypto miners are operating outside the law. Out of the 427, 000 active mining rigs, more than 95% are running without proper approval. This has turned Iran into a hotspot for illegal mining activities, all thanks to the country's low electricity prices. The head of
Tanzania's recent elections have sparked controversy and unrest. President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in on Monday, but the ceremony lacked public attendance. Hassan claims she won with 98% of the vote on October 29. However, the country's largest opposition party, Chadema, was barred from partic
The Amazon rainforest is under siege. Illegal gold mining is a big problem there. Recently, Brazilian police teamed up with Interpol to tackle this issue. They destroyed hundreds of illegal mining rafts on the Madeira River. These rafts were worth millions of dollars. The total damage to criminal gr
In Iran, a big problem is brewing. Nearly all of the country's 427, 000 crypto mining machines are running without permission. This is a huge deal because these machines are guzzling up more than 1, 400 megawatts of electricity every day. That's a lot of power! The issue is so severe that it's putt
In Russia, a group of young street musicians called Stoptime has become a symbol of resistance. They played a song that the government doesn't like, and now they're facing consequences. The song, "Swan Lake Cooperative" by Noize MC, is banned in Russia. It doesn't mention President Vladimir Putin or
Ant Group, a major player in the financial tech world, has taken a significant step by registering "Antcoin" in Hong Kong. This move comes at a time when Chinese regulators are tightening their grip on cryptocurrency activities. Despite the regulatory pressure, Ant Group is pushing forward with its
The UK's tax authority, HMRC, is stepping up its game when it comes to crypto. For a long time, many people thought crypto was some kind of magic money that didn't have to be reported. But guess what? That's not the case anymore. HMRC is getting serious about making sure people pay taxes on their c
Pakistan has decided to ban a well-known Islamist party called Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP). This decision came after violent clashes between the party's supporters and police, which resulted in at least five deaths. The TLP is known for its strict stance on blasphemy laws and has been involved
In the heart of Alameda, a night of protest turned tense when shots were fired at a truck near the Coast Guard Station. The incident unfolded around 10 p. m. , as a vehicle, later identified as a U-Haul, reportedly drove erratically and attempted to reverse into the main gate. Coast Guard personnel,
In a recent court case, a group of protesters, journalists, and clergy members claimed that a high-ranking U. S. Border Patrol official broke a judge's orders. They said Gregory Bovino, the U. S. Customs and Border Protection commander in Chicago, used tear gas during a protest without warning. This
