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Russia aims to reach second place in global Bitcoin mining capacity. Girya predicts 7GW expansion as energy-rich Siberia drives mining boom. Despite low registration, big investors and reforms boost mining outlook. Russia is quickly emerging as a major player in the global Bitcoin mining industry. According to Vasily Girya, CEO of GIS Mining, the country could become the second-biggest hub of Bitcoin mining globally. Although the industry has been challenged by the recent restrictions, Girya believes that new investments by the large economic groups will increase expansion. Russia Could Add 7GW Mining Capacity Within Three Years During the speech at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Girya expressed his positive attitude. According to him, the Russian mining industry has the potential to increase its capacity by 7 gigawatts (GW) within the period of the next three years. In case of that case, Russia has every chance to become the second country in terms of the number of Bitcoin hashrate after the United States. In addition, Girya emphasized that the competition with the U.S. is going to increase even more; however, the energy superiority and development of infrastructures will aid Russia in its ascendancy. His comments were cited in TASS, the state-owned Russian media house. He also added that in the future, the large mining ability in this country will lure the big firms and investors. But it is not without a problem. The policy on crypto mines that has been implemented by Russia has not produced the anticipated outcome yet. Recently, the government came up with regulations to incorporate those miners into the formal system. This notwithstanding, most mining businesses are not registered. A report by TASS indicated that less than 30% of miners had registered with the Federal Tax Service (FTS). This gives an indication that most part…

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