Russia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Setting State-Run Rails for Sanctioned Trade

Russia Passes Landmark Crypto Law, Setting State-Run Rails for Sanctioned Trade

Russia’s parliament passed its first comprehensive crypto law, creating a state-regulated framework for exchanges and investors. Russia’s State Duma passed a law on Tuesday that regulates the circulation of crypto and digital rights for the first time, a framework that sets rules for crypto exchanges, digital depositories, and investors while it opens a state-supervised channel for cross-border trade. Lawmakers cleared bill No. 1194918-8, “On Di…

Russia bans cryptocurrency mining in Moscow, Kursk

Russian Ministry of Energy previously warn that energy-intensive mining facilities pose risk of energy capacity shortfall

Russia Bans Crypto Mining in Moscow and Parts of Kursk

Key Takeaways Moscow’s mining ban starts August 15, 2026. Restrictions continue through December 31, 2032. Mining-pool participation is also prohibited locally. Grid protection outweighs global hash-rate concerns. Government Resolution No. 936, published on July 31, adds Moscow, the entire Moscow Region and nine Kursk territories to the areas where cryptocurrency mining will be prohibited. The restriction takes effect on August 15, 2026 and rem…

Russia expands crypto mining ban to Moscow through 2032

Russia has added Moscow, the Moscow Region and parts of Kursk Region to its cryptocurrency mining ban list, citing power supply concerns behind the restrictions.

Russia Expands Crypto Mining Ban to Moscow Through the End of 2032

Why Is Russia Banning Crypto Mining In Moscow? Russia has expanded its cryptocurrency mining restrictions to Moscow and the surrounding Moscow Region as authorities seek to limit pressure on electricity networks serving the country’s largest economic center. The ban will take effect on Aug. 15, 2026, and remain in place through Dec. 31, 2032. It also covers several territories in the Kursk Region, including eight municipal districts and the city…