Russia expands crypto mining ban to Moscow through 2032Russia has added Moscow, the Moscow Region and parts of Kursk Region to its cryptocurrency mining ban list, citing power supply concerns behind the restrictions.

Russia has extended its cryptocurrency mining ban to include Moscow, the Moscow Region, and parts of Kursk Region, with the restrictions set to begin on August 15, 2026, and last through December 31, 2032. This expansion was formalized through Resolution No. 936, signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on July 25, 2026, which updates a previous mining restriction order from December 2024. The ban now covers new territories, including eight municipal districts and the city of Lgov within Kursk Region.

The primary reason cited for the expanded ban is concerns over electricity supply. Russia has introduced similar mining restrictions in other regions facing power supply issues, such as parts of Buryatia and the Zabaykalsky Krai, where bans are in effect from April 1, 2026, through March 15, 2031. The Moscow Region’s Energy Ministry highlighted the growing demand for electricity as the driving factor behind the decision. According to the ministry, Moscow and the Moscow Region host 65 data centers connected to the power grid with a total capacity of 734 megawatts (MW), including 19 data centers in the Moscow Region with 233 MW of capacity.

The article emphasizes that the ban aims to manage the strain on the local power infrastructure by restricting energy-intensive cryptocurrency mining operations in areas under stress. This development reflects an ongoing effort by Russian authorities to regulate the crypto mining industry in response to energy consumption challenges. Cointelegraph presents these facts in line with its commitment to transparent journalism and encourages readers to verify the information independently.