Russia Enlarges Crypto Mining Ban to Include Moscow Through 2032
Russia has widened its crypto mining ban to include Moscow and several surrounding areas, citing power supply concerns. The expanded restrictions are set to take effect on August 15, 2026, and will remain in place through December 31, 2032.
The updated rules add Moscow, the Moscow Region, and parts of Kursk Region to the list of restricted areas. This move expands existing restrictions on crypto mining in areas facing electricity supply concerns, which were first introduced in December 2024.
According to Russia's Resolution No. 936, signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on July 25, 2026, the ban also covers eight municipal districts and the city of Lgov in Kursk Region. The measure aims to address power supply concerns, which have been a major issue for cryptocurrency mining operations.