ViaBTC discussed the future of mining in Russia at Blockchain Forum 2026, focusing on regulations and economic strategies.
At the Blockchain Forum 2026 in Moscow, held on April 14-15, the mining pool ViaBTC, alongside the exchange CoinEx, discussed the future of cryptocurrency mining in Russia. Anton Tsarenok, ViaBTC's Development Director, participated in a panel focused on the regulatory landscape and economic factors affecting mining in the region.
The panel, titled "Mining in Russia: New Rules of the Game and Economics," addressed key issues such as tariff regulations, energy distribution, and strategies to improve the economic efficiency of mining operations.
Tsarenok emphasized the significance of the Russian market for ViaBTC, indicating plans for expansion through technological advancements and enhanced infrastructure. He remarked, “We are seeing steady demand for our product. Despite regulatory changes, the market retains growth potential with the development of the technological base and the availability of energy resources.”
In collaboration with CoinEx, ViaBTC has streamlined processes for miners, allowing them to transfer earnings directly from their mining pool accounts to their exchange accounts. This integration aims to lower transaction costs and enhance asset management efficiency.
CoinEx is part of an ecosystem that includes ViaBTC Capital, a crypto lending service, and the CoinEx Wallet. The lending service enables users to borrow USDT by collateralizing BTC, Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Bitcoin Cash at a value of 50-60% of the collateral's worth.
Founded in 2016, ViaBTC is set to celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2026. As of April, data from mempool.space shows that ViaBTC ranks among the top five pools by Bitcoin hash rate and supports mining for over 20 cryptocurrencies, including Litecoin and Dogecoin, serving users across 150 countries.
