Russia tightens regulations on crypto mining activities: Miners must report the IP address of each ASIC machine
The Russian government has expanded the list of mandatory information for miners and crypto infrastructure operators. According to the new regulations, the IP address of each ASIC mining machine must be reported and stored in the state management database.
📊 In addition to the IP address, mining units must also provide and regularly update:
• Manufacturer, model, and serial number of the ASIC equipment
• Mining algorithm, hashrate, and power consumption
• Type of cryptocurrency being mined and the mining output
• Information about the mining pool and online activity statistics.
👀 The Russian Ministry of Finance stated that this measure aims to enhance the oversight of digital asset transactions, support investigations of violations, and help grid operators better manage electricity demand in areas with high coin mining activities.
⚠️ This new move comes as Russia continues to build a legal framework for the crypto mining industry. Previously, a bill regarding criminal liability for illegal mining activities was also proposed for consideration in the Russian Parliament.
🔥 The requirement to report detailed information for each ASIC machine indicates a trend towards stricter regulation of the crypto mining industry, as governments seek to balance the development of the blockchain industry with the management of risks related to energy, taxation, and legal compliance.
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