Russia enforces 6-year ban on crypto mining in 10 regions

The Morning After: Russia bans crypto mining in multiple regions
First, according to reports by the state-owned news agency Tass, the Russian government banned crypto mining in ten regions for six years. Russia has cited the industry’s high power consumption rates as the primary reason behind the ban.
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Russia announces cryptocurrency mining bans starting January 2025 in 10 regions
The Russian government has approved restrictions on cryptocurrency mining operations across multiple regions, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. The resolution, reported by Russia’s TASS, outlines total bans in several territories and seasonal restrictions in others,
Russia bans crypto mining in multiple regions, citing energy concerns
The Russian government has banned crypto mining in ten regions for a period of six years, according to reporting by the state-owned news agency Tass. Russia has cited the industry’s high power consumption rates as the primary reason behind the ban.
Russia enforces six-year ban on crypto mining in 10 regions: here’s why
Cryptocurrency miners in Russia will face restrictions across multiple regions as the government has decided to impose a ban on mining activities in 10 territories. According to a December 24 report from the state-owned news agency TASS,
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