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…
