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Near Kaliningrad, a large mining farm was identified that used electricity bypassing the meter. The damage is estimated at 56 million rubles — the equipment has already been seized.

The GIS Mining expert spoke about the prospects of industrial mining and cryptocurrencies in Russia. The market is projected to grow to 2 trillion rubles and strengthen bitcoin's position by 2025.

In 2025, the mining equipment market in Russia is showing a noticeable recovery. According to GIS Mining analysts, high-performance ASIC miners are becoming more accessible, and the profitability of their use continues to grow. This is happening against the background of the stabilization of the exchange rate and regulation of the cryptocurrency industry.

Until recently, cryptocurrency mining in Russia was in a gray area. Many companies perceived this area as risky and legal uncertainty as an obstacle to investing. However, in 2024, everything changed: amendments to the law on Digital Financial Assets legalized mining, and new tax rules were introduced in 2025. This was a turning point for the industry, paving the way for business scaling and legalization.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the official reason for the tightening of rules for mining cryptocurrencies in the country. According to him, the federal government is receiving more and more complaints from regions where there is a shortage of electricity needed to implement priority infrastructure projects and ensure the operation of industry.