The Russian government plans to advance a cryptocurrency regulatory framework next year, proposing to introduce criminal liability for illegal mining activities and administrative penalties for minor violations. Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak stated that the country will comprehensively regulate digital currency circulation and strengthen crackdowns on electricity theft mining and unregistered mining farms. Although mining has been legalized in Russia, less than one-third of mining enterprises are registered, and some regions have implemented mining bans due to electricity shortages.