THE Governo del Kuwait has issued a new strict warning against illegal mine di criptovaluteAfter a survey on electricity consumption identified on 1,000 SITI SOSPETTI scattered throughout the country.
The official warning comes from the Ministry of the Interior, which reiterated that the exploitation forbidden and totally unregulated activity from July 2023When the Financial Markets Authority had imposed a Total judgment on all activities related to cryptocurrencies, including Exchanges and transfers.
Energy too inexpensive to resist temptation: more than 1,000 illegal mining farms blocked in Kuwait
Although the legislative framework is clear, it is obvious that the low cost of electricity In Kuwait – among the most advantageous in the world – represents a strong attraction for clandestine minors. The authorities underline how this activity involves serious consequences for the entire population.
According to an official note from the Interior Ministry, Cryptocurrency exploitation “Causes overload on the electric grid in residential, commercial and service areas, leading to plumb and in danger public security as well as the disruption of essential services. In addition to repeating the ban, the ministry has ordered THE offenders “Correct their position immediately”, warning that otherwise they will be prosecuted “under current laws”.
Joint operation and red areas under observation
The investigation blitz represents a cooperation between different ministriesIn particular with the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energies, which have provided essential data to identify illegal activities. In particular, in the region of Al-Wafraanomalies have been discovered in 100 houseswhere energy demand remained always high Throughout the day, without the normal variations typical of private houses.
The ministry spokesman, Fatima Jawhar Hayatrevealed that, in some of these cases, energy consumption exceeded 100,000 kilowatt hours just in March 2025A figure equal to 20 times the average consumption of neighboring houses. This type of abnormal energy activity is clear Operating identifier.
Kuwait: imminent sanctions for illegal mining farms and continuous surveillance
Although the fate of the inhabitants of poorly involved accommodation is not clear, the authorities assured that the Checks will continue throughout the national territoryMaintain particular attention to unjustified electricity consumption. The synergy between the Ministry of the Interior and that of the Energy highlights a new phase in the Fighting digital crime and improper use of public resources.
In 2022, according to the Cambridge Bitcoin electricity consumption indexKuwait only took into account 0.05% of the world hashrate of BitcoinA figure that may seem marginal, but which marks a point of attention for the Kuwaïde authorities. The low impact did not prevent the government from adopting a strictly repressive line from the following year.
Cryptocurrencies: legal prohibition, but increased social use
Despite the explicit prohibition established at the national level, there is tangible signs that the population continues to Show interest and invest in digital assets. An emblematic case dates back to last January, when a fraudulent token called Bitcoin Kuwait has caused significant losses for small investors, the collapse of value just after launch and resulting in a collective loss of approximately $ 40 million.
Whoever publicly denounces the scandal was the researcher Dr Safaa Zamanwhich in a post on platform X accused the authorities of Bad surveillance activitiesCalling strongly more robust and timely legislation in the matter. His words, “Where are the controls? Where are the laws? And the fraudster? ”, Do the Sensation of widespread frustration Among the public and growth Request for protection and transparency in the sector.
Challenge between innovation and legality
The Kuwaitian context fits into an increasingly complex world landscape, where on the one hand Blockchain Technologies And cryptocurrencies attract economic interest and financial innovation, while they increase Risks for energy, financial and social security. In Kuwait, these risks are amplified by a subsidized Energy system, which makes the mine attractive even in the face of Legal prohibitions.
The current situation seems to indicate that, beyond proclamations, the Kuwaitian government will be necessary Strengthen control strategiesdevelop a new specific lawsand actively involve both the scientific community and the legal community To avoid climbing illegal activities and collateral damage.
Conclusions
Kuwait faces a double: strengthen the application of the already existing ban and tackle growth Underground cryptographic activitywhich is likely to harm infrastructure, investors and institutional credibility. More detection 1,000 illegal mining sites is a call for alarm clock too strong to be ignored and prefigures a possible tightening of sanctions In the coming months.
If in the short term, the objective seems to be eradicate clandestine activitiesIn the long term, a wider and more modern regulatory approach will be necessary, capable of attacking one of the most disturbing innovations of the last decade: the digital economy based on blockchain. Only with Effective transparency, monitoring and regulations Will it be possible to combine security and innovation in a nation which, due to its position and resources, plays a strategic role in the region.
