Persistent and widespread blackouts continue in Iran, angering the people and disrupting the economy less than a month from presidential elections.
24 May 2021
Cryptocurrency mining
Iranian cryptocurrency miners say that Chinese companies are given much cheaper electricity rates in Iran to mine Bitcoins, driving them out of business.
11 Apr 2021
Over $660 million worth of cryptocurrencies is being mined in Iran possibly financing the military and causing electricity shortages and pollution.
30 Jan 2021
As serious power outages hit Iran, the government orders an investigation of high-electricity-consuming cryptocurrency mining operations.
13 Jan 2021