Malaysia Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Bitcoin Mining with Drones and Taskforce

Dec 04 2025 bitcoin


Illegal Bitcoin mining in Malaysia involves unauthorized operations that steal electricity, causing over $1.1 billion in damages to the national utility. Authorities now use drones and sensors to detect heat signatures and unusual power usage from hidden rigs in abandoned buildings, with a new taskforce formed to combat this growing issue. Malaysian officials deploy drones [...]

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