In Buryatia and Zabaykalsky Krai, the ban on digital currency mining expired on March 15. This follows from Russian government Resolution No. 1869 dated December 23, 2024.
The restrictions, which had been in effect from November 15, 2025 to March 15, 2026, were lifted in 19 municipal districts and Ulan-Ude in Buryatia. The ban was also lifted in 31 municipalities, including Chita in Zabaykalsky Krai.
The seasonal ban on mining is linked to a growing electricity shortage in certain constituent entities of the Russian Federation. The energy deficit is felt especially strongly during the cold season, when the load on the energy infrastructure increases.
Digital currency mining has been regulated in Russia since November 1, 2024. Legal entities and individual entrepreneurs must register in the Mining Register of the Federal Tax Service (FTS) as miners or operators.
Individuals do not need to register if they consume up to 6,000 kWh per month. At the same time, mining activity is permitted in certain regions of the country.
Earlier, www1.ru wrote that the State Duma is discussing a bill to introduce large fines for illegal mining.
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