Amid international sanctions, the Russian Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry is experiencing rapid growth as mining machine manufacturers like Bitmain and MicroBT expand their operations into the country. According to Ethan Vera, COO of Luxor Technologies, more mining machines are being deployed in Russia than anywhere else in the world.
Russia has long been a major player in terms of Bitcoin hash rate, benefiting from its access to affordable energy and cold climate. With the Chinese government deciding to ban BTC mining in 2021, Russia has seen its share of the global mining market dramatically increase, making it one of the top mining nations worldwide.
Despite facing economic challenges due to sanctions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, Russia has not been entirely restricted from participating in the mining sector. However, there are risks for firms operating in this field, as they must avoid dealing with sanctioned entities like BitRiver, a mining hosting firm, or making payments to state banks and companies.
Foreign companies setting up mining operations in Russia amidst the current geopolitical climate may also encounter reputational risks. Still, recent improvements in mining economics, driven by the rising price of BTC and the Ordinals project enhancing activity on the Bitcoin blockchain, have created favorable conditions for mining in Russia, as explained by Sergey Arestov, CEO of BitCluster.
Russian Bitcoin Mining Operations Continue To Thrive
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