Governor of Kursk region asks to ban crypto mining in 8 districts due to energy supply issues.
Governor of Kursk region Alexander Khinstein has asked energy minister Sergei Shmatko to ban cryptocurrency mining in several border districts due to energy supply issues. The request is on the agenda for a government energy commission meeting on May 15.
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