Russia plans to disconnect chiptomineras farms during electric consumption peaks

The Russian government prepares a stricter regulatory framework for cryptocurrency mining, including reinforced sanctions and mechanisms to cut the distance electricity.

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• New rules will disconnect mining farms at times of high electricity demand.
  
• An official registration of mining equipment in the country will be established.
  
• They prohibit mining in regions with energy deficit, including occupied areas of Ukraine.

The Russian government has initiated a new process to harden regulations on cryptocurrency mining. Among the proposed measures is the possibility of remotely disconnecting mining farms at times of high energy demand, according to the agency Interfax, outlined by means Cryptopolitan.

These new provisions were discussed during a recent cabinet meeting headed by the Vice Prime Minister Alexander Novak. The objective is to control the collateral effects of the accelerated growth of mining, especially in regions where it has caused electric scarcity.

Lower priority category and remote restrictions

One of the most striking reforms is the creation of a new “quarter” Category of electrical consumers. This classification groups crypto mining farms within less priority users, which means that they may be disconnected during consumption peaks or supply emergencies.

According to the cabinet report, This measure seeks to release electrical capacity for socially significant users. The Ministry of Energy has been in charge of designing a mechanism to redistribute that energy to priority sectors, such as hospitals or public services.

In addition, it is expected to increase sanctions due to illegal connection to electrical networks, energy theft and violation of current mining restrictions.

A national registry of miners and equipment

This proposal would go hand in hand with other relevant measures also raised. One of them is the creation of a special registry of equipment used in digital mining.

“Registration will allow us to accurately identify consumers who use electricity for mining purposes”said Pet Konyushenko, Deputy Minister of Energy, at the beginning of July.

In addition, the implementation of certifications and mandatory labeling for imported mining equipment is studied, in order to exercise greater control over its distribution and use in the country.

Legalization without preparation and new prohibitions

Russia officially legalized cryptocurrency mining in 2024, taking advantage such as its cheap and abundant energy. However, President Vladimir Putin He recently recognized that the country was not prepared for the pace with which the miners consumed energy surpluses in certain regions.

“We were happy to have electric surpluses in some areas, but they began to undermine there … and we had to make decisions,” Putin said during an economic forum this month.

In response, partial or total prohibitions have been implemented in more than a dozen regions with energy deficits, from Siberia to the northern Caucasus, including territories occupied in Ukraine. Initially temporary, some restrictions have now extended up to six years.

Next steps

The new regulations must be submitted for official approval before the closing of the quarter. Subsequently, its application will be progressive, starting with the regions that already have current restrictions for Bitcoin mining and other cryptocurrencies.

Russia seems aimed at a more regulated mining model, where the activity will be allowed under strict conditions of energy, fiscal and technological control. The tension between taking advantage of the economic potential of this industry and protecting national infrastructure continues to be a key challenge for Kremlin.

Written article with the help of an AI content editor, edited by Angel Di Matteo / Diariobitcoin

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