IMF Rejects Crypto Mining Subsidies in Pakistan
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The International Monetary Fund has rejected Pakistan’s proposal to subsidize electricity for crypto mining operations, citing concerns over market distortions and energy infrastructure strain.
The decision poses a setback to Pakistan’s ambitions to become a regional crypto mining hub, just two months after announcing the creation of a strategic Bitcoin reserve.
In brief
- The IMF has rejected Pakistan’s plan to subsidize electricity for crypto mining operations.
- Officials…