Malaysian Authorities Destroy Almost 1,000 BTC Mining Devices

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Malaysian authorities have destroyed 985 Bitcoin mining machines worth approximately 1.98 million Malaysian ringgits ($452,500). 

This action is part of the country’s ongoing crackdown on power theft linked to Bitcoin mining activities.

The Perak Tengah district police crushed the machines with a steamroller on Monday after receiving a court order. These machines were seized during enforcement operations conducted from 2022 to April.

This latest warning and enforcement action are part of a broader crackdown on power theft issues associated with Bitcoin miners. 

Last week, Sepang district police arrested seven individuals for allegedly engaging in Bitcoin mining operations involving electricity theft.