Mining Ban Imposed in Moscow and Border Regions
Mining of cryptocurrencies is banned in Moscow, the Moscow region, and parts of the border areas of Kursk Oblast until the end of 2032. Starting August 15, a ban on cryptocurrency mining came into effect in Moscow, the Moscow region, and some border territories of Kursk Oblast.
Consensus
- The ban on cryptocurrency mining took effect on August 15, 2026, in Moscow, Moscow Oblast, and certain border districts of Kursk Oblast.
- The ban will remain in place until December 31, 2033.
- The ban includes participation in mining pools.
- The restriction is due to concerns about energy grid strain and potential power shortages.
- The ban applies to the same eight districts and the city of Lgov in Kursk Oblast across all sources.
- The ban is part of a broader pattern of restrictions in energy-deficient regions of Russia.
Points of divergence
- Moscow Oblast authorities cited that mining consumes about 1 GW of power from the regional energy system and does not yield comparable economic results. — tg_echoonline_news
- The ban was approved by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on July 31, and the law on cryptocurrency regulation was approved by the Council of Federation on July 24 and by the State Duma on July 21. — vedomosti
- The ban is part of a larger set of restrictions in 13 energy-deficient regions, including Irkutsk Oblast, Buryatia, and Zabaykalsky Krai. — vm
- Moscow authorities stated that mining consumes a lot of energy but does not benefit the economy. — komnersant
- Ministry of Energy of Russia noted in a briefing that the absence of a year-round ban leads to risks of energy shortages due to high-power mining installations. — interfax
- The Ministry of Energy of Moscow Oblast reported that mining consumes 1 GW of power in the Moscow energy system, and data center capacity could reach 3.6 GW by 2032. — interfax
- A draft law was submitted to the State Duma in April, proposing prison terms of up to four years for violations of cryptocurrency laws. — vm
Coverage (8 sources)
- Mining banned in Moscow, Moscow region and border areas of Kursk region until end of 2032 — ЭХО / Новости
- Mining ban has come into effect in Moscow, the Moscow region, and Kursk region — Ведомости
- Ban on mining took effect in Moscow, Moscow Region, and part of Kursk region — Вечерняя Москва
- Mining ban has begun to take effect in the Moscow region and Kursk region — Коммерсантъ
- Ban on cryptocurrency mining has taken effect in Moscow and the Moscow region — Новости Москвы
- A ban on cryptocurrency mining has been introduced in the Moscow region — РИАМО
- Ban on cryptocurrency mining has taken effect in Moscow and the region — Интерфакс
- Ban on cryptocurrency mining came into effect in Moscow and the region — Вести
Key entities
- Moscow
- Kursk Oblast
- Moscow Oblast
- Moscow Oblast
- Ligovo
- Lgovsky
- Rylsk
- Belovskiy
- Glushkovskogo
- Bolshesoldatsky
- Korenovsky
- Moscow Region
- Mikhail Mishustin
- Sudzhansky
- Khomutovsky District