Kyrgyzstan's Crypto Mining Tax Revenue Halves to $535K in 2024

In 2024, Kyrgyzstan saw a significant drop in tax revenue
from cryptocurrency mining, despite the global rise in crypto valuations. The
country’s tax receipts from mining fell by 50% compared to 2023, according to
Coinpedia Fintech News.

The Ministry of Economy and Finance reported that Kyrgyzstan
collected approximately $535,000 in mining
taxes this year. This marked a sharp decline from the $1.08
million collected in 2023.

Mining Tax Revenue in Kyrgyzstan Declines

The revenue drop was evident early in the year. Between
January and July 2024, tax revenue from mining fell by 29.7% compared to the
same period in 2023.

Kyrgyzstan imposes a 10% tax on the electricity used by
crypto miners, which also includes value-added tax (VAT) and sales tax. This
tax structure initially contributed to higher revenue, especially in early
2023. The country collected $883,000 in the first few
months of 2023, compared to $133,200 in the same months of
2022.

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— Crypto News (CoinGape) (@CoinGapeMedia) December 27, 2024

Regulatory Issues and Costs Impact Mining

The cause of the revenue decline remains unclear. Some
experts suggest that regulatory uncertainties or reduced mining activity may be
factors. Others point to changes in energy policies or rising costs, which
could have affected the mining sector.
Kyrgyzstan’s abundant hydroelectric power had previously made it a popular
destination for crypto miners.

While the decline presents challenges, countries like Germany have
implemented solutions to improve mining operations. German miners use excess
renewable energy to power Bitcoin mining, reducing energy waste and stabilizing
power grids. Kyrgyzstan could consider similar approaches to revitalize its
mining industry and support the economy.

JUST IN: 🇷🇺 Russia to Ban Crypto Mining in 10 Regions for 6 Years Due to Energy Shortages Starting Jan 2025.Note: Crypto mining remains legal in Russia; the ban applies only to specified regions facing energy challenges. pic.twitter.com/nmJzwMNkC9

— Crypto India (@CryptooIndia) December 24, 2024

Russia Implements Regional Cryptocurrency Mining Ban

Meanwhile, Russian
authorities have approved a list of regions where cryptocurrency mining
will be prohibited starting January 1, 2025. The ban, which will remain in
place until March 15, 2031, affects 10 regions, including Dagestan, Ingushetia,
Kabardino-Balkaria, Karachay-Cherkessia, North Ossetia, Chechnya, Donetsk,
Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson, as reported by Finance Magnates.

Additionally, seasonal restrictions will be imposed in three
Siberian regions—Irkutsk, Buryatia, and Zabaikalsky—during peak energy
consumption periods, from January 1 to March 15, 2025, and annually from
November 15 to March 15 thereafter. These measures are part of broader laws
signed by President Vladimir Putin aimed at regulating energy use in
cryptocurrency mining.

This article was written by Tareq Sikder at www.financemagnates.com.
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