Russian decree bans crypto mining across Moscow region through 2032
Regional energy officials had estimated that mining consumes 1 GW of power and could contribute to future electricity shortages.
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Regional energy officials had estimated that mining consumes 1 GW of power and could contribute to future electricity shortages.
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