Russia's New Crypto Law Could Send Unregistered Miners to Prison for 5 Years

BitcoincomNews · 2025-12-30T12:37:37+00:00

Russia is shifting from legalizing crypto mining to imposing prison sentences for unregistered miners, with new proposals threatening up to five years in jail, indicating stricter regulatory enforcement.

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2025-12-30 12:37:37

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Story Highlights* Russia is moving from legalizing crypto mining to threatening prison time for those who operate outside the system.

A new proposal could send unregistered crypto miners to jail for up to five years as enforcement tightens.
Moscow’s latest crypto law signals a tougher stance on mining as regulation shifts from rules to punishment.

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