Illegal Bitcoin Mining Activities on the Rise in Tajikistan and Kazakhstan

According to a report by Jinse Finance citing Decrypt, illegal Bitcoin mining activities are on the rise in Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. The Prosecutor General of Tajikistan stated that in the first half of 2025, losses caused by illegal cryptocurrency miners in the country reached $3.52 million. Meanwhile, Kazakh authorities have recently cracked down on crypto miners using unauthorized energy sources, indicating that this issue is becoming increasingly serious in Central Asia.