Russia Crypto Mining Registry Expands to Include IP Addresses

The Russian government approved Government Decree No. 556 on 16 May 2026. The decree requires all registered miners and mining infrastructure operators to add network IP addresses to their registry records. Registry entries must include the network addresses used during mining activity, effective 30 May 2026. The IP address data gives authorities a technical identifier that links declared mining operations to actual network-level activity. The decree extends a registry system that previously captured corporate identification, tax registration, energy contracts, and facility location from registered entities.

Registry structure and who must registerThe Federal Tax Service (FTS) administers separate registries for individual miners and mining infrastructure operators. Both categories must include IP address data in their registry entries from 30 May 2026. The FTS collects corporate identification, tax registration, energy contract data, and facility location from registered entities alongside the new network addresses. Entities that submit inaccurate data, violate antitrust rules, or commit other breaches face immediate removal from the registry. Removal ends the legal right to operate as a registered miner or operator.

Registry access limited to courts and state bodiesAccess to mining registry data is restricted to state bodies, courts, the Central Bank of Russia, and power grid operators. The data is not publicly available. According to the Ministry of Finance, the expanded framework will improve monitoring of financial risks, regulatory compliance, and energy consumption linked to mining operations. The Ministry of Finance approved the requirements as part of Decree No. 556's implementation rules.

Russia holds approximately 16% of global Bitcoin hashrateRussia held approximately 16% of global Bitcoin (BTC) hashrate in early 2026, placing it second globally behind the United States. The figures come from Hashrateindex.com and Finbold data for the first quarter of 2026. Russia's Industrial Mining Association reported the share at between 13% and 17%, depending on methodology. Hashrateindex.com and multiple data providers expect Russia to lose its second-place ranking to China later in 2026 as electricity costs and regulations rise. The Ministry of Finance stated the IP address update aims to improve financial risk monitoring and ensure energy compliance across mining operations. The Federal Tax Service (FTS) administers separate registries for individual miners and mining infrastructure operators. Both categories must include IP address data in their registry entries from 30 May 2026. The FTS collects corporate identification, tax registration, energy contract data, and facility location from registered entities alongside the new network addresses. Entities that submit inaccurate data, violate antitrust rules, or commit other breaches face immediate removal from the registry. Removal ends the legal right to operate as a registered miner or operator.

Russia holds approximately 16% of global Bitcoin hashrateRussia held approximately 16% of global Bitcoin (BTC) hashrate in early 2026, placing it second globally behind the United States. The figures come from Hashrateindex.com and Finbold data for the first quarter of 2026. Russia's Industrial Mining Association reported the share at between 13% and 17%, depending on methodology. Hashrateindex.com and multiple data providers expect Russia to lose its second-place ranking to China later in 2026 as electricity costs and regulations rise. The Ministry of Finance stated the IP address update aims to improve financial risk monitoring and ensure energy compliance across mining operations. Russia held approximately 16% of global Bitcoin (BTC) hashrate in early 2026, placing it second globally behind the United States. The figures come from Hashrateindex.com and Finbold data for the first quarter of 2026. Russia's Industrial Mining Association reported the share at between 13% and 17%, depending on methodology. Hashrateindex.com and multiple data providers expect Russia to lose its second-place ranking to China later in 2026 as electricity costs and regulations rise. The Ministry of Finance stated the IP address update aims to improve financial risk monitoring and ensure energy compliance across mining operations. Cryptocurrencies are highly volatile and involve significant risk. You may lose part or all of your investment. All information on Coinpaprika is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Always conduct your own research (DYOR) and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Coinpaprika is not liable for any losses resulting from the use of this information.