Kremlin Official Calls Crypto Mining Russia's 'Hidden Export' Affecting Ruble

Maxim Oreshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office, said cryptocurrency mining has become a significant but undervalued export sector for Russia that directly impacts the national currency market. He emphasized that mining-related financial flows should be incorporated into the country's balance of payments to improve ruble exchange rate forecasts. Oreshkin made the remarks at the "Russia Calling!" international investment forum in Moscow this week.