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The founder of BitRiver - the giant behind Russia’s largest crypto mining operation - has been jailed over allegations of defrauding $12.5 million, a sudden cold bucket of water thrown on the coin-mining community.

Igor Runets, who was previously under house arrest, has now been moved to a remand prison after failing to fulfill an equipment contract worth $8 million with a partner. Notably, the incident occurred while BitRiver was struggling under a 6-year mining ban in many regions of Russia, which in turn triggered bankruptcy procedures for its parent company holding 98% of the shares. When an empire that once operated more than 175,000 servers wobbles, it highlights the enormous legal and operational risks faced by large mining farms under policy pressure.

For traders, uncertainties among major mining players often come with a lag, but their impact on selling pressure in the market can be very deep. When miners’ cash flows get stuck, the pressure to liquidate assets to keep operations running becomes immense. At this point, carefully monitoring miners’ on-chain metrics is essential to avoid unexpected collapses. Always prioritize risk management and do thorough self-research before any decision.

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