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Moscow's Crypto Mining Ban Threatens 1 Gigawatt of Operations Through 2032
Moscow region bans crypto mining immediately until 2032, citing 1 GW electricity draw. Miners face relocation or shutdown with no compensation or enforcement rules yet.
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The Moscow region banned all crypto mining activity effective immediately, halting operations for nearly a decade under a decree that runs through 2032. Regional authorities cited a roughly 1 gigawatt electricity draw from mining operations as the trigger.
That 1 GW load is roughly the output of a mid-sized power plant. Grid managers flagged continued mining growth as a risk to energy supply in the coming years. The decree sets a full stop – no grace period, no carve-outs for smaller miners, and no compensation or transition fund announced.
Enforcement details remain unclear. The energy ministry has not published specific penalties or a monitoring mechanism. Miners face a choice: relocate rigs to regions with cheaper power, sell hardware, or wait. Larger operations could move to Siberia, where electricity is cheaper and cooling costs are lower, but relocation takes capital and time. Smaller miners likely lack that flexibility.