Kuwait’s crypto crackdown is here, mining, trading, and dreaming are all off the table

If you thought Kuwait was about to roll out the red carpet for crypto miners and traders, you’re in for a rude awakening.

The Ministry of Interior just made it crystal clear, crypto mining?

Illegal. No license, no loopholes, no but my cousin’s friend said it was fine. They’re not playing games, and if you are, you’re about to get burned.

Anything but build new infrastructure?

Over a thousand mining sites buzzing away, sucking up enough electricity to make the lights flicker in half the city, likely because the infrastructure is poor.

The Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy isn’t amused. They say crypto mining is putting a real strain on the power grid, risking outages and threatening public safety.

That’s not just a technicality, it’s a big deal in a place where air conditioning is a survival tool, not a luxury.

Now, the Ministry’s not working alone. This is a full-blown, all-hands-on-deck operation.

You’ve got the Ministry of Interior, the energy bureau, the tech regulators, the industry watchdogs, and the municipality all teaming up.

It’s like the Avengers, but instead of fighting aliens, they’re hunting down rogue Bitcoin rigs.

Head in the sand?

And if you’re thinking, maybe I’ll just keep my operation quiet, think again. The Ministry’s warning violators, fix your act, or you’ll be facing legal consequences.

And they’re ready to drag you in front of investigators and throw the book at you, citing everything from the Industry Law to the Penal Code.

On the other hand, the crypto party isn’t just over for miners. Trading? Illegal. Payments? Forget about it.

The Ministry of Finance won’t recognize your coins for any official business. The Central Bank has banned banks and companies from touching crypto, whether it’s for trading, e-payments, or even just acting as a middleman.

You want to invest in Bitcoin? Not here, pal. The regulators have made it a blanket ban, no exceptions, no licenses, nothing.

How to ruin the future?

Why so harsh? The official line is all about fighting money laundering and keeping the financial system squeaky clean.

They’re following the playbook from the Financial Action Task Force, but let’s be honest, it’s also likely about keeping control.

The government’s not interested in wildcat currencies running loose in the streets.

Kuwait was once the cheapest place on earth to mine Bitcoin. In 2022, it cost just $1,400 to mint a coin, peanuts compared to Texas.

But all that cheap power? Now it’s off-limits. The only thing you’ll be mining in Kuwait these days is trouble.

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