The Russian Republic of Buryatia and Transbaikal Territory will lift temporary restrictions on cryptocurrency mining on March 15, Cryptopolitan reported.The two Siberian regions imposed seasonal restrictions last year in response to energy shortages in autumn and winter.However, reports suggest that the Moscow government plans to impose a five-year total mining ban on both regions in 2026.Currently, Russia has completely banned cryptocurrency mining in 10 regions, including the southern Irkutsk region and several Caucasus republics. These bans will last until March 2031.The changing regulatory environment makes investment planning difficult for Russian mining companies.Notably, BitRiver, Russia’s largest mining company, is facing bankruptcy proceedings, its founder Igor Runets was detained in January on suspicion of tax evasion, and the company’s 100 MW mining data center project in the Republic of Buryatia was completed but never operational.