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Iranian Bitcoin Miners Take Officials Hostage Amid Raid

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A recent operation by Iranian authorities to seize an unauthorized Bitcoin mining facility turned into a hostage situation.

The incident occurred when officials attempted to shut down the facility, but the miners allegedly took the prosecutor and electricity company employees hostage.

Details of the incident have been scarce, but reports suggest that the miners were attempting to continue their operations without permission.

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