Crypto and Global Markets Rattled by Tariff Shock: Ethereum Bears the Brunt

After former President Donald Trump made his unexpected announcement about tariffs, followed by a temporary 90-day pause on enforcement, the global financial markets were shocked into a sharp risk-off mode. Around the world, equities saw heavy selling. Even the crypto market—which is usually touted as a hedge against traditional financial instability—was not spared. In fact, … Read more

S&P 500 Drops Amid Trump’s Tariff Announcement, But Bitcoin Remains Resilient

The S&P 500 suffered a major blow on Thursday, dropping 4.02% in the wake of President Trump’s declaration of fresh tariffs. This sharp downturn is now among the index’s most substantial declines in recent times. Indeed, during the still-young 2020s, no fewer than five days have marked worse performances than this one. The most significant … Read more

Trump, Tariffs, and Market Uncertainty: How Political Developments Are Shaping the Crypto Landscape

The cryptocurrency market has seen sharp fluctuations over the past several weeks. These recent ups and downs—along with some of the political and economic chatter that seems to have caused them—have been discussed across major social media platforms like X, Reddit, and others. Much of the conversation seems to have centered on U.S. President Donald … Read more

Crypto Miners in Kazakhstan Start Paying Higher Electricity Fees

Since the beginning of 2023, cryptocurrency miners operating in Kazakhstan are obliged to pay new fees for the power they need to mint digital coins. A surcharge introduced in 2021 now depends on the price of electricity consumed by bitcoin farms and can be much higher than the original levy. New Year Brings Higher Costs … Read more

Single Mining Farm Needs as Much Power as 24,000 Homes, Kazakhstan Estimates

Authorities in Kazakhstan have calculated the energy used in the country’s crypto mining industry which competes for electricity with other sectors of the economy and households. The government has also estimated the additional supply necessary to meet the growing demand from mining farms and proposed a cap on the power rating of new facilities. Kazakhstan … Read more

Russia, Belarus Move to Introduce Special Electricity Tariffs for Crypto Miners

Authorities in Belarus and the Russian Federation are taking steps to separate cryptocurrency miners from other groups of power users and deny them access to subsidized energy. This could lead to the adoption of differentiated electricity rates for businesses involved in digital coin minting activities. Cryptocurrency Miners in Russia and Belarus May Face Higher Energy … Read more

Lawmakers in Kazakhstan Propose Registration for Crypto Farms, Higher Electricity Rate for Miners

Members of the parliament in Kazakhstan have proposed the establishment of a state register for cryptocurrency farms operating in the country. Alarmed by the growing consumption of energy in the sector, the lawmakers also want to charge miners a higher price for the electricity they use. Mazhilis Members Want Miners in Kazakhstan to Register With … Read more

Kyrgyzstan Raises Electricity Rates for Cryptocurrency Miners

The government of Kyrgyzstan has recently revised its electricity tariffs for various groups of consumers. Authorities in Bishkek have raised the rates at which crypto mining businesses buy power citing the energy-intensive nature of the coin minting process. Crypto Miners in Kyrgyzstan to Pay More for Electricity Companies operating crypto mining facilities in Kyrgyzstan will … Read more