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European Carbon Is Expensive: Russian Bitcoin Mining Takes Over

Cointribune·August 24, 2026·1 min read
European Carbon Is Expensive: Russian Bitcoin Mining Takes Over

A study by three Vietnamese researchers suggests Bitcoin mining is quietly migrating to Russia due to low carbon costs, as European carbon prices rise. Moscow is preparing to launch futures crypto to turn this advantage into a financial product, potentially reshaping the global mining landscape.

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