Russia extends its crypto mining ban to Moscow and surrounding regions until 2032.

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Russia has extended its crypto mining node restrictions to Moscow, Moscow Oblast, and parts of Kursk Oblast, effective August 15, 2026, through 2032. The measure aims to alleviate electricity demand amid increasing on-chain data processing requirements. Moscow Oblast currently hosts 65 grid-connected data centers with a combined capacity of 734 MW.

Odaily Planet Daily report: Russia has expanded its cryptocurrency mining restrictions to include Moscow, Moscow Oblast, and parts of Kursk Oblast. The ban will take effect on August 15, 2026, and remain in place until December 31, 2032. According to Russian Government Resolution No. 936, the newly restricted areas were added due to pressure on the power supply. Russia had previously implemented similar mining restrictions in parts of the Republic of Buryatia and Zabaykalsky Krai.

The energy department of Moscow Oblast, Russia, stated that restricting high-power cryptocurrency mining activities helps alleviate pressure on the power supply as data center and electricity demand grow. Data shows that there are currently 65 data centers connected to the grid in Moscow and Moscow Oblast, with a total capacity of approximately 734 MW. (Cointelegraph)

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