Russia says 70% of crypto miners remain unregistered despite new laws
Russia will continue taking measures to encourage crypto mining businesses to register with the tax authority, including imposing bigger penalties for violations.
Russia’s cryptocurrency laws have not convinced most mining businesses to register with authorities, as only 30% of the miners have entered the Federal Tax Service Register since late 2024.
The Russian government began enforcing two crypto mining-related bills in October and November 2024, introducing legal definitions and registration requirements for mining businesses.
Still, 70% of the miners remain underground, Finance Ministry official Ivan Chebeskov said, according to a report by local news agency TASS on Thursday.