The share of mining in the structure of energy consumption in Russia has exceeded 2%, which is more than the consumption of agriculture - Interfax

The "miners" of digital currencies account for more than 2% of the total amount of electricity consumed in Russia, it is more than agriculture, so the market should be "whitened" and regulated, said Deputy Head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade Vasily Shpak.

He recalled that the mining of cryptocurrencies is now in a "gray area", is not taxed and creates risks for those people who are engaged in it, although it is possible to "whitewash" this activity, regulate it, make it clear and transparent to the state.