Russia Bans Crypto Mining in Moscow and Parts of Kursk
The government has banned mining in Moscow, the Moscow region, and border areas of the Kursk region. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a decree prohibiting cryptocurrency mining in Moscow and the Moscow region.
Consensus
- The Russian government has banned cryptocurrency mining in Moscow and Moscow Oblast.
- The ban extends to eight districts and the city of Lgov in Kurgan Oblast.
- The ban will be in effect from August 15, 2025, to December 31, 2022.
- The ban was approved by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
- The ban is due to concerns over excessive energy consumption and energy shortages.
- The ban applies to mining activities including participation in mining pools.
- The decision was published on the official legal acts portal.
Points of divergence
- The ban applies to nine districts in Kursk Oblast, contradicting other sources that list eight districts. — tg_varlamov_news
- The ban is set to begin on August 15, 2024, which contradicts all other sources stating August 15, 2023. — riamo
- The ban was previously in effect in 13 energy-deficit regions, including annexed Ukrainian territories and regions in Siberia. — meduza
- The ban was introduced after a presidential decree on digital currency regulation, with the Federal Tax Service now overseeing the miner registry. — fontanka
- The number of mining farms in Russia increased by 44% in 2025, reaching 196,900, and some miners continue operating illegally. — mn
- A draft law was submitted to the State Duma proposing prison sentences of up to four years for violations of crypto regulations. — vm
Coverage (16 sources)
- Government banned mining in Moscow, Moscow Region and border areas of Kursk region — The Moscow Times
- Cabinet introduces ban on mining in Moscow region and parts of Kursk region — РИАМО
- The government has banned cryptocurrency mining in Moscow and the Moscow Region until 2033 — Meduza
- Government expanded list of Russian regions where cryptocurrency mining is banned — Фонтанка
- Mining of cryptocurrencies banned in Moscow and the Moscow region until the end of 2032 — Московские новости
- Mining banned in Moscow, Moscow Region, and part of Kursk Region until 2032 — Вечерняя Москва
- The Russian government has banned cryptocurrency mining in Moscow, Moscow Region, and nine districts of Kursk Region until the end... — Varlamov News
- Mining banned in Moscow region and part of Kursk region — Вести
- Mining will be banned in Moscow and the Moscow region from August 15 — Коммерсантъ
- Russian Ministry of Finance introduces a ban on cryptocurrency mining in the Moscow region and Kursk oblast starting August 15 — Интерфакс
- Mining banned in Moscow, Moscow Oblast, and some districts of Kursk Oblast — Ведомости
- Government banned mining in Moscow, Moscow Region and some districts of Kursk region. Digital currency cannot be mined until the end of 2032. — Baza
- Government banned cryptocurrency mining in Moscow, Moscow Region, and Kursk border region until the end of 2032 — SOTAvision
- Mining of cryptocurrencies is banned in Moscow, the Moscow region, and the Kursk region near the border with Ukraine — Дождь (Telegram)
- Cryptocurrency mining banned until the end of 2032 in Moscow, the Moscow Region, and several districts of Kursk Region. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Russian Government banned cryptocurrency mining in Moscow and the region until 2032 — Москва 24
Key entities
- Kursk Oblast
- Moscow
- Moscow Oblast
- Russia
- Mikhail Mishustin
- Ligovo
- Glushkovskogo
- Ukraine
- Moscow Region
- Sudzhansky
- Lgovsky
- Rylsk
- Belovskiy
- Dmitry Khomutovsky
- PhotoBank Lori
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