This marks the first time a major nation has implemented hardware-level tracking of crypto mining equipment combined with energy consumption monitoring. The dual-layer surveillance approach - tracking both the physical mining rigs and their power usage patterns - creates an unprecedented ability to identify and control decentralized mining operations that previously operated with anonymity.
Russia's Digital Registry: Crypto Control System Tracks Every Miner
📰 What Happened
Russia has launched a comprehensive national registry tracking all cryptocurrency mining hardware, jointly administered by the Ministry of Energy, Federal Tax Service, and Ministry of Digital Development. The system monitors miners' energy consumption patterns for tax purposes and infrastructure management. This follows February's proposal and complements recent policies allowing miners to declare crypto earnings online. The registry is already active in high-mining regions, targeting operations attracted by Russia's low electricity costs.
📖 Prophetic Significance
The convergence of Russia's hardware registry with energy monitoring systems demonstrates rapid acceleration toward total financial surveillance. This combines with Iran's recent digital currency initiatives and Israel's cyber-defense partnerships to create a three-way technological framework mirroring the kings of the north, south, and east. The integration of tax authorities, energy ministries, and digital development agencies shows how quickly government entities can unite for comprehensive economic control. This multi-ministry coordination provides a template for how the prophesied mark-based economy could be technically implemented and enforced through existing infrastructure.