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Cryptominers made $100k from mining at an Airbnb for three weeks


Airbnb host makes a "no crypto-mining" rule, a rule you shouldn't have to make, but you do.

A popular Airbnb host has been forced to implement a bizarre new rule when renting her house to guests: no crypto-mining. After the experience, the property owner, Ashley, took to her TikTok channel to explain “the weirdest Airbnb rule I had to implement as a host.” She said the guests left home perfectly clean and a “five-star” review after their three-week stay. Ashley checked the external security cameras for the property and watched the visitors haul out at least ten computers when they departed.

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