Mexico Cracks Down on Crypto Mining Operation Tied to Hydroelectric Infrastructure

Mexico has shut down a large cryptocurrency mining operation that was secretly connected to its hydroelectric infrastructure.

The facility, located in Puebla, had around 300 mining computers and other equipment seized by authorities.

The officials are now searching for similar operations in neighboring towns and states, with some reports suggesting they may have ties to the surrounding municipalities.

This incident follows a pattern of unauthorized energy use in cryptocurrency mining seen across various countries, from Malaysia to the US.