Golden Finance reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the uncontrolled growth of Bitcoin mining in Russia could cause energy problems, especially in areas with frequent power shortages such as Irkutsk, Buryatia and Trans-Baikal Territory. Putin pointed out that these mining activities consume about 1.5% of the country's total electricity consumption, or up to 16 billion kilowatt-hours per year. He stressed that unrestricted mining expansion could lead to regional power systems reaching their limits, affecting the development of corporate, residential and public service systems. Against the backdrop of the chaotic situation of Bitcoin mining, Putin also seized the opportunity to promote the Russian digital ruble, the central bank digital currency (CBDC), saying that it had completed 7,000 payments for goods and services and more than 27,000 transfers during the testing phase, emphasizing its performance and practicality. The digital ruble is part of Russia's economic modernization plan to reduce its dependence on Western financial institutions.