[Russian Ministry of Energy proposes to restrict crypto mining in energy shortage areas] Golden Finance reported that the Russian Ministry of Energy has formally put forward a proposal to restrict cryptocurrency mining activities in certain special areas affected by energy shortages. An unnamed source said that the official proposal will begin to implement these restrictions in December this year, emphasizing: "The Ministry of Energy does have a proposal, which we will consider at the government committee meeting on November 18." The Ministry of Energy stated that since energy shortages are expected in some areas, the possible restrictions are reasonable. The ministry explained that "during the period of expected energy shortages, it is wise to prohibit cryptocurrency mining in areas where regulatory and fiscal parameters are critical and in areas where electricity prices are subsidized."