Iranian authorities will tighten the punishment for unlicensed mining
In the Islamic Republic of Iran, they are going to pass a law according to which the illegal use of electricity for the extraction of cryptocurrencies is punishable by a large fine and prison. Mohammad Khodadadi Bohlouli, a spokesman for the state-owned electric power company Tavanir, said the tougher penalties include a minimum of three to a maximum of five times fines, imprisonment, and, in the event of a repeat violation, revocation of business permits.…