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Why Kazakhstan Banned Crypto Mining and How It Hit the Energy Grid
Jan, 17 2026

Why Kazakhstan Banned Crypto Mining and How It Hit the Energy Grid

Kazakhstan banned crypto mining to prevent its crumbling power grid from collapsing. Once the world's second-largest mining hub, the country faced blackouts as miners drained aging infrastructure. Now, electricity prices are up, renewables are slow to arrive, and ordinary citizens are paying the price.