Georgia's vice prime minister announced new measures to curb illegal mining operations he said are straining the country’s electricity grid and causing an estimated $9.5 million in annual damages, according to local reports.

Georgia launches mass electricity meter installation in Mestia to combat illegal crypto mining that consumed 13x more power than similar municipalities.

Georgia's vice prime minister announced new measures to curb illegal mining operations he said are straining the country’s electricity grid and causing an estimated $9.5 million…