Russia bans Moscow crypto mining from Aug. 15

Russia will extend its regional crypto mining ban to Moscow, the Moscow Region and parts of Kursk Region from Aug. 15, 2026. Summary August 15 restrictions cover Moscow, Moscow Region and nine designated territories within Russia’s Kursk Region. Resolution 936 bars cryptocurrency mining and mining-pool participation through December 31, 2032, citing grid risks. Mining demand already totals one gigawatt in Moscow’s power system, according to regional energy officials. The prohibition will remain in force through Dec. 31, 2032, under Government Resolution No. 936. Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the measure on July 25. The government published it on the official legal information portal on July 31. It amends Resolution No. 1869, the December 2024 order that established territorial mining restrictions. JUST IN: Russia bans crypto mining in Moscow until 2032The restriction also covers the Moscow Region and parts of the Kursk Region due to grid strain pic.twitter.com/kYCVbBm0ok— crypto.news (@cryptodotnews) August 1, 2026 Russia crypto mining ban covers mining pools The decree prohibits digital currency mining and participation in mining pools across Moscow and the entire Moscow...