Moscow Joins Russian Regions Under Cryptocurrency Mining Ban

Russia has expanded its cryptocurrency mining restrictions to Moscow and surrounding areas, with the ban set to take effect on August 15, 2026, and remain in place through December 31, 2032.

The move comes after Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed Resolution No. 936 on July 25, 2026, amending an earlier mining restriction order issued in December 2024.

The updated rules add Moscow, the Moscow Region, and several territories in Russia's Kursk Region to the list of restricted areas, expanding existing restrictions on cryptocurrency mining in areas facing electricity supply concerns.