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BTC today has a pretty noteworthy update on the mining front Russia is starting to ban crypto mining in Moscow, Moscow Region, and parts of Kursk from 15/8, lasting until the end of 2032 The reason is pretty straightforward: there's not enough spare electricity to keep mining
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AI visual note: The image shows a news article from Interfax dated August 3, titled "Russian govt to introduce ban on cryptocurrency mining in Moscow region, Kursk region from Aug 15," confirming the announced ban on crypto mining (including mining pools) in Moscow, the Moscow region, and parts of the Kursk region from August 15, 2026 to December 31, 2032, due to electricity capacity shortages. Energy Minister Sergei Voropanov's projection that data center capacity could reach 3.6 GW by 2032 underscores the strain mining would place on the grid.