Media outlets in the cryptocurrency universe quoting a social media post reported that a mosque is being used for mining in Iran since mosques receive free energy in the country. However, the report turned out to be a false alarm and the source later reverted leaving behind a social media outrage and discussion. The post from Iranian Masha Alimardani states that the mosques in the country receive free energy and she goes on to claim that there are over hundred (100) such operations in the country with a cumulative capital of around two hundred and sixty thousand dollars ($260k) a
