Russia Imposes Sanctions and Prison Terms for Illegal Crypto Mining

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•On March 23, 2026, the Russian regulatory commission approved imprisonment for illegal cryptocurrency mining.
•The Russian government publicly supports criminal liability for unauthorized crypto mining activities as of March 23, 2026.
•The Central Bank of Russia explained the specific accountability measures for illegal crypto exchangers on March 24, 2026.
•Sanctions target violations in both cryptocurrency exchange and mining sectors within Russia.

▸If Russian authorities strictly enforce the new sanctions and criminal penalties illegal crypto exchanges and mining operations in Russia will likely decrease, improving regulatory control and potentially reducing illicit financial flows.

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