Demand for Mining Equipment Drops in Russia Amid Fears of Possible Ban, Report
Platforms listing ads for mining hardware have been registering declining demand since Bank of Russia’s call for a ban on the minting of digital currencies among other crypto activities. While mining may eventually be legalized, miners can expect to pay higher electricity bills. Supply Exceeds Demand on Russian Market for Mining Chips Mining hardware is now more often offered than sought, Russian online marketplaces have noticed. The trend began after the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) published a consultation paper this month, in which the regulator proposed a blanket ban....
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