According to Odaily, the Russian government has recently introduced a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency mining, following the enactment of a law signed by President Putin in August. This law officially recognizes cryptocurrency mining as a legal activity in Russia, outlining safety and operational requirements for miners and establishing a structure for trading digital financial assets on specially approved platforms. The framework aims to bring clarity and oversight to Russia's growing cryptocurrency industry amid increasing energy demands and concerns over illegal mining activities.
Under the new regulations, only registered organizations and individual entrepreneurs are permitted to engage in legal cryptocurrency mining. Russian individuals not formally registered as entrepreneurs can also mine, but their monthly electricity consumption must not exceed 6,000 kilowatt-hours. If this limit is surpassed, they must register as entrepreneurs to continue their mining activities. This approach ensures the viability of smaller-scale individual mining operations while imposing stricter requirements on larger, potentially commercial ventures.
The regulations also specify detailed reporting obligations for miners, requiring them to disclose the total amount of digital currency produced and provide transaction address identifiers to the Federal Tax Service (FTS). This information is accessible only to law enforcement agencies, facilitating oversight while maintaining a degree of privacy. Additionally, miners must ensure their operations meet standards for reliability, safety, and power stability, thereby reducing risks to the local power grid.