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Venezuela seizes 4,000 Bitcoin miners to ease record electricity demand strain

Market News
23 May 2026
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Venezuelan authorities raided and confiscated about 4,000 illegal Bitcoin mining machines in Maracay, aiming to reduce the strain on the country's power grid, which recently hit a nine-year peak in electricity demand. The operation, called 'Cazador,' targeted a large facility consuming up to 10 megawatts of power, involving police, military, and energy officials. This crackdown follows a renewed government ban on unauthorized crypto mining amid Venezuela's ongoing electricity crisis. The future of the seized equipment remains unclear, with possibilities including destruction, auction, or government repurposing.

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Aditxt shares plunge nearly 34% after major shareholder buys millions of shares.

Aditxt shares plunge nearly 34% after major shareholder buys millions of shares.

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Deadline June 30, 2026 for Activision Blizzard investors to join class action lawsuit over merger misconduct.

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PZ Cussons raises 2026 profit forecast after strong sales and currency stability.

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Micron sees record demand and profits from memory chips, with growth expected beyond 2026.

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BitMine buys $136M in ETH, signaling renewed Wall Street interest but broader market factors remain key.

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