Illegal Crypto Mining Costs Tajikistan $3.5 Million, Legal Crackdown Underway

Tajikistan is facing a substantial financial burden from illegal cryptocurrency mining operations, with authorities reporting damages exceeding $3.52 million in the first half of 2025. The Attorney General attributed these losses to the unauthorized use of electricity by miners, with the government compensating energy providers for the resulting expenses. Notably, illegal mining involves utilizing private homes and businesses without proper licenses or paying for the electricity consumed.