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Why the world’s second-largest Bitcoin mining power is shutting down rigs in its capital city
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CoinDesk Staff(03:21 PM UTC)
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Summary
- Moscow and parts of Kursk banned crypto mining and pool participation through Dec. 31, 2032, under government decree No. 936 to preserve power grid stability.
- The Energy Ministry enacted the year-round restriction to mitigate power-capacity shortages as energy-intensive mining facilities continue to strain regional grids.
- This decision follows…
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