Bitcoin mining: 400% increase in power theft; RM2.3bil losses, says Takiyuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: The government viewed electricity theft through illegal bitcoin mining activities seriously as it recorded a 400% increase over the past four years, with an estimated loss of more than RM2.3bil, said Energy and Natural Resources Minister, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/01/24/bitcoin-mining-400-increase-in-power-theft-rm23bil-losses-says-takiyuddin