Russia Reinstates Crypto Mining Ban in Buryatia and Zabaykalsky Krai Until March 15, 2026

Russian authorities have reimposed a cryptocurrency mining ban in the Republic of Buryatia and Zabaykalsky Krai from November 15, 2025, through March 15, 2026. The seasonal restriction targets electricity shortages during peak winter consumption in these Siberian regions. The measure follows a government decree issued in December 2024, according to RIA Novosti.