Kuwait Cracks Down on Illegal Crypto Mining to Protect National Grid

Kuwaiti authorities are cracking down on illegal crypto mining, with over 60 individuals now under investigation, as part of a sweeping campaign to root out unlicensed operations.The country's Public Prosecution confirmed the investigations are ongoing and warned that more suspects could be identified in the coming weeks. The “security operation,” carried out last Friday, targeted residential properties across the country suspected of hosting mining rigs, according to local media.The operation was coordinated by top officials, including Acting Prime Minister Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef and Minister of Electricity Dr source: https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/05/01/kuwait-cracks-down-on-illegal-crypto-mining-to-protect-national-grid