Mexico's Hydro Dam Crypto Mining Scandal Unfolds

A substantial crypto mining operation has been uncovered in Mexico, where approximately 300 specialized machines were using electricity from a federal hydroelectric dam's infrastructure. The facility is located in the mountainous region of Tlaola municipality, Puebla.

Details on the extent of the operation and its duration are scarce, but officials have confirmed that the mining equipment was tapping into the dam's power grid without permission or proper authorization.