Russian authorities plan to ban crypto mining in some low-energy regions to avoid power shortages during the winter season.The restriction will impact Siberia, North Caucasus, and occupied territories in Ukraine. Crypto mining in Russia takes almost 16 billion kilowatt-hours yearly, which represents 1.5% of the country's electricity consumption.The post Russia Bans Crypto Mining In Low-Energy Regions Ahead of Winter appeared first on Techreport.