Golden Finance reported that ten regions in Russia completely banned cryptocurrency mining on January 1, and three other regions implemented partial bans. The government decree, passed on December 23, stipulates a complete ban on mining from January 2025 to March 2031, and in three other regions during each heating season until 2031 (from November 15 each year to March the following year). On January 15, 2025, the ban will partially restrict mining (except for the first year starting from January 1, 2025). Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said at the end of December that the number of regions banning cryptocurrency mining may increase if requested by governors. Authorities in the Republic of Khakassia have asked the Energy Ministry to restrict mining activities in the region. (Golden Ten)