Mexican Cartel's Secret Crypto Farm Uncovered in Puebla's Sierra Norte Region

Mexican authorities have seized a clandestine cryptocurrency farm in Tlaola, Puebla's Sierra Norte region. The operation, tied to local drug cartels, was discovered by police who found 300 GPUs, electricity infrastructure, and satellite equipment.

The facility likely drew power from the nearby Presa de Necaxa hydroelectric dam, tapping into the grid secretly. This is not an isolated incident; Reuters notes it's the fourth such crypto farm uncovered in this region since early last year.

A Mexico-based security analyst stated that the cartels' operations are becoming increasingly sophisticated. The seized equipment includes 300 GPUs, 80 medium-voltage terminations, a transformer, and eight satellite antennas.