Cryptocurrency mining capacity is expanding in Russia, survey finds.
The total capacity of crypto mining facilities in Russia has been increasing in the past year, despite the market downturn and sanctions, according to a survey of leading operators. Depressed prices of mining equipment and stronger interest from domestic customers have been identified as major factors for the trend.
Bitriver, the leader in the group, has eight crypto mining sites with a combined rating of 300 MW. The power of the facilities run by Ural Mining Company is 88 MW. Bitcluster owns three 60-megawatt farms, EMCD operates 50 MW of data centers in four different locations while BWCUG has one at 20 MW. With abundant energy resources and cool climate, the Russian Federation has certain advantages as a mining destination. However, the ongoing clash with the West over the war in Ukraine has affected the industry, withRussia’s mining potential in order to limit its ability to use cryptocurrencies to circumvent financial restrictions.
But the penalties and the state of the crypto economy have had different effects on the business of the Russian mining companies. Bitriver, which was specificallyby U.S. sanctions, has actually doubled the number of its data centers and available capacity, realizing several large-scale projects in Russian regions, its founder Igor Runets told Kommersant.
Meanwhile, BWCUG has reduced its mining capacity. The company explained new European and North American clients are reluctant to use Russian facilities, despite the lower costs. The operator also highlighted the unclear prospects for crypto mining in terms of legislation. A bill designed to regulate mining in Russia was
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