科威特宣布加密貨幣採礦是非法的，理由是違反了多個法律及其對該國電氣基礎設施的壓力

科威特內政部已發出警告，警告採用加密貨幣開采的做法，宣布這是一項無牌和非法活動，違反了幾項現有法律。

Kuwait’s Ministry of Interior has warned against the practice of cryptocurrency mining, declaring it an unlicensed and illegal activity that violates several existing laws and strains the country’s electrical infrastructure.

科威特的內政部警告說，請勿採用加密貨幣開采的做法，宣布這是一項無牌和非法活動，違反了幾項現有的法律並構成了該國電氣基礎設施的損害。

Several Laws Breached By Crypto Mining

加密採礦違反了幾項法律

In a statement on Friday, April 22, the Ministry of Interior highlighted several key pieces of legislation that are being breached by those engaging in unauthorized cryptocurrency mining.

在4月22日星期五的一份聲明中，內政部強調了幾項關鍵立法，這些立法被那些從事未經授權的加密貨幣開采的人所違反。

At least four laws were cited by the Ministry, beginning with Law No. (31) of 1970 amending the Penal Law, specifically Article 158. This law pertains to swindling through fraudulent schemes and trickery, which the Ministry implied could be applied to cryptocurrency mining.

該部至少提到了四項法律，從1970年第（31）號法律開始，修改了《刑法》，特別是第158條。該法律涉及通過欺詐性計劃和騙局欺騙，該部暗示這可以將其應用於加密貨幣挖掘。

Additionally, the Ministry mentioned Law No. (37) of 2014 concerning the Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority. Article 108 of this law pertains to the prohibition of operating a broadcasting station without a license, which the Ministry may be considering in light of the technical aspects of cryptocurrency mining.

此外，該部提到了2014年有關通信和信息技術監管機構的法律（37）。該法律的第108條與禁止在沒有許可的情況下運營廣播站的情況有關，該部可以根據加密貨幣挖掘的技術方面來考慮該部。

The Industrial Law No. (56) of 1996 was also mentioned, specifically Article 194. This law pertains to engaging in an industrial activity without obtaining a license from the Public Authority for Industry. Finally, the Ministry brought up Law No. (33) of 2016 pertaining to the Kuwait Municipality, specifically Article 174. This law pertains to engaging in an activity or profession without obtaining a license from the Kuwait Municipality.

還提到了1996年的工業法（56），特別是第194條。該法律涉及從事工業活動而沒有獲得公共行業權力的許可。最後，該部提出了與科威特市有關的2016年法律（33），尤其是第174條。該法律與從事一項活動或專業有關，而無需從科威特市獲得許可證。

Energy Consumption A Strain On Electrical Infrastructure

能源消耗a對電基礎設施的壓力

Beyond the legal ramifications, the Ministry highlighted the significant strain that cryptocurrency mining places on the nation’s electrical infrastructure.

除了法律上的影響之外，該部還強調了加密貨幣採礦在美國電氣基礎設施上的重大壓力。

Officials stated that the energy-intensive process leads to “excessive consumption of electrical energy, which causes an increase in the load on the public network.” This, the Ministry warned, results in “interruptions in the electrical current affecting residential, commercial, and industrial areas, and disrupts the provision of essential services.”

官員們指出，能源密集型過程導致“電能的過量消耗，這導致公共網絡上的負載增加”。該部警告說，這導致“影響住宅，商業和工業區的電流中斷，並破壞提供基本服務的提供。”

The Interior Ministry went on to state that such disruption poses a direct “threat to public safety and the regularity of providing basic services.”

內政部繼續指出，這種干擾對“對公共安全和提供基本服務的規律性的威脅構成了直接威脅”。

The warning was issued following coordinated efforts between several key governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Electricity and Water and Renewable Energy, the Public Authority for Communications and Information Technology, the Public Authority for Industry, and Kuwait Municipality.

在幾個關鍵政府機構之間的協調努力之後，發出了警告，包括電力和水部以及可再生能源，公共通信和信息技術，工業公共管理局和科威特市政當局。

Recognizing that some individuals or entities may be unaware of the legal implications, the Interior Ministry has called on entities involved in cryptocurrency mining to “adjust their status quickly.” However, the statement made it clear that this window of opportunity is limited.

內政部意識到某些個人或實體可能不知道法律含義，因此呼籲參與加密貨幣挖掘的實體“迅速調整其地位”。但是，該聲明清楚地表明，這種機會之窗是有限的。

“In case of non-compliance, the necessary legal measures will be taken against all violators, including referring the violators to the competent investigation authorities to take the necessary action in accordance with the prevailing laws,” the Ministry said.

該部說：“如果不遵守規定，將對所有違規者採取必要的法律措施，包括將違規者轉交給有效的調查當局，以根據現行法律採取必要的訴訟。”