The Russian government will ban cryptocurrency mining in ten regions, including Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, and others, from January 1, 2025. The restrictions are related to the shortage of electricity and subsidies for its payment in these areas. citeturn0search0 Meanwhile, the largest bank in Belarus, Belarusbank, has launched a cryptocurrency exchange service, allowing customers to buy and sell digital assets using Visa cards. citeturn0search2 Additionally, Starbucks plans to accept cryptocurrencies in its coffee shops, collaborating with Microsoft to create the Bakkt platform, which will allow for the automatic exchange of digital currencies for US dollars.