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Interpol Arrests 1,209 Involved In Illegal Crypto Mining And Investment Scams

August 23, 2025 by Finance On Earth

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) has successfully conducted a continent-wide cybercrime crackdown in Africa, targeted against illegal cryptocurrency mining operations, inheritance scams, and fraudulent investments. Coordinated under the code name Serengeti 2.0, the three-month operation ran from June to August 2025, … Read more

Illegal Crypto Mining Causes $14M in Losses for Russian Power Company—Report

February 27, 2025 by Finance On Earth

According to a report uploaded on February 18, last year, Russia’s Rosseti Group, a major player in the nation’s electricity sector, reported damages of over 1.3 billion rubles (approximately $14.2 million) caused by “unauthorized” cryptocurrency mining operations. These “black” mining farms tapped directly into Rosseti’s power network without authorization, severely impacting the company’s resources and … Read more

Was Trump’s Meme Coin Launch Illegal? Lawyer Breaks It Down

January 23, 2025 by Finance On Earth

Donald Trump’s recent foray into the world of cryptocurrency with the launch of his meme coin, TRUMP, has raised questions about its legality, sparking widespread debate. A comprehensive analysis by Anonwassielawyer (@wassielawyer), a prominent crypto and finance attorney, has shed light on the issue, explaining why Trump’s launch, while unconventional, adheres to existing US securities … Read more