2025-12-17 01:08:00

Russia's mining policies are taking new steps. According to reports, the Russian government plans to implement a year-round permanent ban on crypto mining in the southern part of the Republic of Buryatia and the Trans-Baikal Territory, with the measures expected to take effect officially from 2026.

What does this mean? In the past, these two regions only imposed temporary restrictions during peak winter electricity usage periods. Now, they are moving toward a full-year ban. This escalation from seasonal regulation to an all-year prohibition reflects Russia's ongoing concern over the energy consumption of mining activities.

In fact, there has been an early move—southern Irkutsk Oblast has already been banned from mining, a place often referred to as the "Mining Capital" within the community. Now, the ban is expanding in scope, with at least a dozen regions in Russia included in the restriction or prohibition list.

For mining operators, this policy adjustment means either relocating to other permitted areas or considering alternative directions. It will also have some impact on the distribution of the overall industry’s hash rate.

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GasWrangler

· 2025-12-19 08:41

honestly russia's just optimizing their energy allocation away from miners — technically speaking, if you analyze the hashrate migration patterns, this is actually demonstrably the most efficient policy move they could make. sub-optimal mining operations get pruned, capital flows to greener pastures. the math checks out.

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SelfRugger

· 2025-12-19 02:39

Russia is really pushing people out, upgrading from seasonal bans directly to year-round bans. Miners need to hurry and move out. The hash rate will be dispersed, and other mining farms might become overcrowded. Irkutsk has fallen, yet it's still called the "Mining Capital," what a sarcastic joke. Will it only take effect in 2026? There's still time, but they should start considering relocating now. Over a dozen regions have banned it. How many legal mining territories does Russia still have? The energy war is escalating; it seems Russia just doesn't want miners to make money. Once this policy is implemented, the migration costs for miners will be huge. It's a bit heartbreaking.

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GasOptimizer

· 2025-12-17 01:31

Oh no, more bans again. Russia is really trying to drive all the miners out. --- It won't take effect until 2026... miners can still hold on for two more years. --- The mining capital has also been banned, so there's really nowhere to go now. --- Hash rate has shifted to the Middle East and Africa, miners can still find work. --- Seasonal restrictions have been upgraded to a year-round ban; energy issues are indeed a major concern. --- More than a dozen regions are on the ban list? Russia is serious about this. --- Either move or switch, there’s no third option. --- Is this true? Southern Irkutsk has long been banned, but we haven't paid much attention. --- Can this policy last until 2026? It will be another story by then. --- Mining brothers should switch to other POW cryptocurrencies.

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RektHunter

· 2025-12-17 01:26

Russia is gradually clearing out the scene. The effective date in 2026 provides a buffer period, but it's obvious that they are pushing people out. Could it be that all the miners are moving to Kazakhstan to cluster? As bans become stricter and traditional mining territories are being encroached upon, it seems that the major players have already started to set up in other regions. Mining capitals being banned? That's hilarious. When the political winds change, everything must follow. Russia's recent moves are likely to impact the BTC hash distribution, which should be reflected in on-chain data—there's some potential here. Another mining paradise turning into a restricted zone. It feels like the global mining focus is shifting towards Southeast Asia and the Middle East. In the long run, places with cheap and stable energy will become the most attractive. More than a dozen regions have been added to the list. Mining in Russia is becoming increasingly difficult.

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LightningSentry

· 2025-12-17 01:19

Russia is determined to push out miners, upgrading from winter power restrictions to a year-round mining ban. See you in 2026. But honestly, mining costs are already tight, and with this ban, the hash rate will have to shift significantly. I kind of miss the days when development was more low-key. More than a dozen regions are now blacklisted? If this pace continues, miners will have to move to Kazakhstan or Iceland. With this policy, the price of mining machines will fluctuate again. If I had known, I wouldn't have bothered. After banning Russia, where will they ban next? Energy politics really never ends.

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MissingSats

· 2025-12-17 01:08

Here are several comments in different styles: --- Russia is clearing the scene; miners better run quickly --- Hash rate transfer warning, see who takes the bait --- The ban has expanded to over ten regions; this pace is quite fierce --- It won't take effect until 2026; there's still time to maneuver --- Energy crisis is a big issue; miners should be concerned --- Irkutsk, known as the "Mining Capital," has been banned; other regions won't escape unscathed --- From seasonal restrictions directly to permanent bans, Russia's attitude has hardened

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