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As the Russian government tightens its grip on cryptocurrency operations, miners in regions like <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/irkutsk-region-busts-1-000-illegal-crypto-miners-in-a-year-fires-a-major-concern/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Irkutsk</a>, known for their extensive mining activities, face an uncertain future. The newly enacted law allows local authorities to prohibit mining operations without specific reasons, such as energy shortages, which could lead to widespread disruptions in the industry.
<a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/irkutsk-governor-calls-for-tighter-crypto-mining-regulations-amid-tax-shortfalls-and-energy-crisis/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Irkutsk</a> has long been a hub for cryptocurrency mining due to its low <a href="https://ultramining.com/news/en/impending-bitcoin-halving-may-trigger-major-hashrate-decline-say-experts/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">energy costs</a> and cold climate, ideal for cooling mining equipment. However, the new law could force miners to relocate or shut down entirely, triggering what experts predict could be a migration on a scale comparable to “the conquests of Genghis Khan”. This drastic comparison highlights the potential for widespread disruption and displacement within the mining community.
Moreover, the law's impact could be uneven across different regions, with some areas imposing strict bans while others might allow mining to continue. This could lead to a fragmented industry, where only the most resilient or well-connected miners can survive. The long-term effects on Russia's cryptocurrency ecosystem remain uncertain, but the immediate future looks bleak for those in regions targeted by the new law.

Russian Miners Face Uncertain Future Amid New Cryptocurrency Law

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