Russia Cracks Down on Crypto Mining in Moscow Through 2032

Russia has tightened its cryptocurrency mining rules by expanding a ban that applies to Moscow and surrounding areas. The restriction takes effect on August 15, 2026, and is scheduled to run through December 31, 2032.

The updated measure, signed July 25, 2026, amends earlier restrictions adopted in December 2024. It broadens the list of regions where mining is prohibited, citing electricity supply and demand pressures in power-constrained territories.

Key takeaways from this revised framework include the expansion of mining restrictions to Moscow, the Moscow Region, multiple areas within Russia's Kursk Region, eight municipal districts, and the city of Lgov.