Russia Recommends Crypto Mining Ban Near Moscow Until 2032 Over Power Concerns

Russia's government has recommended banning crypto mining near Moscow until 2032 due to growing concerns over electricity demand.

The proposed restriction follows several earlier mining bans in power-stressed regions across the country. In March 2026, the government imposed a year-round ban in Buryatia and the Trans-Baikal Territory, which will run from April 1, 2026, to March 15, 2031.

The move aims to protect local power supply stability by limiting the strain on power grids. According to estimates, data centers connected across Moscow and nearby areas have a combined capacity of 734 megawatts, with 19 data centers located in the Moscow region accounting for 233 megawatts of connected capacity.