TOTAL chart on Tradingview.com<\/a><\/span><\/pre>\nHowever, there are still concerns about crypto mining in the Russian Federation, including the lack of a federal regulatory framework. Many speculate that the eventual introduction of mining regulations could positively and negatively affect the industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nFeatured Image: Al Jazeera, chart from Tradingview<\/em><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Russia is now the world’s second-biggest crypto miner, according to a Friday report by Russian news outlet Kommersant. According to this report, data from Russia\u2019s biggest mining company, BitRiver, shows that the Russian Federation attained a mining power of 1 gigawatt (GW) during the first quarter of 2023 to displace the Republic of Kazakhstan from its position.\u00a0 As expected, the United States still remains the largest crypto-mining nation with a capacity of 3-4 GW. That said, other nations that rank in the top 10 according to BitRiver\u2019s report include the Gulf countries, Canada, Malaysia, Argentina, Iceland, Paraguay, and Ireland.\u00a0 Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits All-Time High For The 4th Time In 2023: Here\u2019s Why Russia\u2019s Rise In Mining Power For some years now, Russia has held third place behind Kazakhstan and the U.S. However, the country\u2019s recent change in approach towards the cryptocurrency sector appears to have begun paying dividends. Given the heavy international sanctions on Russia due to its ongoing war with Ukraine, the transcontinental nation began exploring the potential of this decentralized cryptocurrency world.\u00a0 This has led to the government creating an enabling environment for crypto-based activities, including mining. A good example of this is the subsidization of the operating costs of a 100-megawatts (MW) mining facility currently under construction in Siberia. These subsidies included slashed electricity costs, lower tax rates, and land and property tax exemption. However, it is worth noting that Russia’s rise to second place in mining power was also mediated by the introduction of stringent rules in Kazakhstan limiting mining activities. In late 2022, the Parliament of Kazakhstan introduced a law requiring crypto miners to obtain a license. This bill aimed to regulate mining activities and protect the nation\u2019s energy supply.\u00a0 This law led to a drastic decrease in the mining capacity of Kazakhstan, with the Asian nation falling from the second to the ninth position in the top 10\u00a0crypto mining nations, according to BitRiver. Related Reading: Cardano\u2019s TVL Set For Exponential Growth, TapTools Reports Could Russia Catch Up With the United States? Considering Russia\u2019s latest feat, there are speculations about the country\u2019s ability to catch up with the U.S. and maybe become the biggest crypto miner in the world.\u00a0 Ordinarily, one could say that Russia is well placed to attain this feat considering numerous areas in the nation present low electricity costs and a favorable climate allowing mining operators to avoid spending on cooling equipment. Moreover, the crypto mining industry in America is facing critical issues such as electricity price hikes, zero tax incentives and reduced profitability. In addition, the U.S. federal government has yet to determine the status of cryptocurrency and digital assets. Total Crypto Market valued at $1.13T | Source: TOTAL chart on Tradingview.com However, there are still concerns about crypto mining in the Russian Federation, including the lack of a federal regulatory framework. Many speculate that the eventual introduction of mining regulations could positively and negatively affect the industry.\u00a0 Featured Image: Al Jazeera, chart from Tradingview<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":581,"featured_media":526157,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[11450,2650,2997,3730,13181],"class_list":["post-526154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto-mining","tag-kazakhstan","tag-mining-power","tag-russia","tag-u-s"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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