Russia plans permanent year-round crypto mining ban in Buryatia and Transbaikal from 2026

Federal authorities in Russia intend to extend an existing multi-region ban on crypto mining to the southern areas of Buryatia and Transbaikal starting next year, replacing their current seasonal restrictions. The move follows a winter halt in these territories and earlier bans in parts of Irkutsk, as officials seek to ease power shortages linked to both legal and illegal mining operations.