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ForkLog 50 23.06.2025

Norway Considers Restricting Bitcoin Mining

The Norwegian government will consider by autumn the possibility of banning the establishment of new cryptocurrency mining enterprises using energy-intensive algorithms like Proof-of-Work (PoW). According to the head of the Ministry of Local Government and Modernisation, Karianne Tung, this activity “offers little to local communities in terms of jobs and income.” “This is energy we […]

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ForkLog 16 08.05.2025

Russia to Impose Comprehensive Mining Ban in Zabaykalsky and Buryatia Due to Energy Shortage

The Russian Ministry of Energy plans to extend the ban on cryptocurrency mining in Zabaykalsky and Buryatia. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Energy Yevgeny Grabchak in the podcast “What Will Happen to Mining in Russia?”, reports TASS. The regulatory framework for year-round restrictions has already been prepared, noted the deputy. “This is a […]

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ForkLog 17 08.04.2025

Russia Enforces Complete Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining in Southern Irkutsk Region

On April 7th, the Russian government signed a decree imposing a complete ban on cryptocurrency mining in the southern part of the Irkutsk region. This ban will remain in effect until March 15, 2031. The region’s governor, Igor Kobzev, clarified on his Telegram channel that the restrictions apply to 21 districts, the city of Irkutsk, […]

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ForkLog 20 24.03.2025

Mining Ban in Russia Reduces Energy Consumption by 300 MW

Restrictions on cryptocurrency mining in several Russian regions have led to an average reduction in energy consumption of 300 MW. This was reported by Kommersant, citing data from the Ministry of Energy. The largest reduction—320 MW—occurred in Siberian regions: parts of the Irkutsk region, Buryatia, and the Trans-Baikal Territory. According to ministry representatives, the mining […]

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ForkLog 12 27.01.2025

Russia’s ‘Grey’ Miners Cause Annual Losses of 10 Billion Rubles

Russian illegal miners steal electricity worth billions of rubles annually. MTS combats underground farms through a special energy consumption analysis system. The Ministry of Energy considers it prudent to ban cryptocurrency mining in certain regions until additional generating capacities are established. Billions in Losses The total damage from electricity theft for cryptocurrency mining in Russia […]

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ForkLog 9 30.12.2024

Chechnya Threatens to Classify Illegal Miners as Terrorists

Illegal cryptocurrency mining in Chechnya may be equated with terrorist activities, according to Grozny Inform, citing State Duma deputy and advisor to the head of the republic, Adam Delimkhanov. He noted that the region continues to uncover instances of “grey” mining, often involving employees of various structures. “If such cases are identified, which also lead […]

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ForkLog 17 24.12.2024

Russia Imposes Mining Ban in Several Regions

The Russian government has approved a list of regions and territories where cryptocurrency mining and participation in mining pools will be prohibited from January 1, 2025, to March 15, 2031, as reported by TASS. The restrictions specifically affect Dagestan, Ingushetia, Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, North Ossetia, and Chechnya. Additionally, in certain areas of the Irkutsk region, Buryatia, […]

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ForkLog 16 17.12.2024

Abkhazia’s Draft Law Proposes Prison for Cryptocurrency Mining

On December 16, the Abkhazian parliament passed in the first reading draft laws for a complete ban on cryptocurrency mining and criminal liability for such activities, as reported by TASS. Both documents aim to ensure the rational use of the republic’s limited energy resources. The first draft prohibits cryptocurrency mining, as well as the circulation, […]

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ForkLog 16 20.11.2024

Challenges of Cryptocurrency Mining Bans in Russian Regions

The prohibition of legal cryptocurrency mining in Russian regions is likely to increase the risk of some miners turning to illegal activities, according to experts cited by TASS. Sergey Sasim, Director of the Centre for Research in Electric Power at the National Research University Higher School of Economics, described the government’s proposed restrictions as a […]

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ForkLog 3 15.11.2024

Russia to Impose Cryptocurrency Mining Ban in Select Regions Until 2031

Russia’s Ministry of Energy has proposed a ban on cryptocurrency mining in several regions from December 1, 2024, to March 15, 2025, with the possibility of extending the restrictions. This was reported by Kommersant. The list of federal subjects includes cities and districts in the Irkutsk region, Buryatia, and the Trans-Baikal Territory. After March 15, […]

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ForkLog 15 24.05.2024

UAE Imposes Fines for Cryptocurrency Mining on Farms

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (UAE) has issued a warning regarding the illegality of cryptocurrency mining on farms, as reported by Khaleej Times. The agency emphasized that mining could lead to a sharp increase in electricity bills. “This activity is considered an improper use of the farm for purposes other than its […]

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ForkLog 9 22.05.2024

Authorities in Abkhazia’s Capital Shut Down 25 Illegal Bitcoin Miners

Police in Sukhumi, during raids to uncover illegal electricity connections and cryptocurrency mining, discovered three mining farms, according to the local Ministry of Internal Affairs. Nineteen devices were located in a repair workshop, four in a warehouse on a residential property, and two in the basement of a house. All equipment was confiscated. According to […]

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