CoinVoice has learned that Elvira Nabiullina, the Governor of the Central Bank of Russia, stated that the rapid development of Bitcoin mining in Russia is promoting the country's economy and may strengthen the ruble exchange rate. Nabiullina acknowledged that it is difficult to quantify the impact of cryptocurrency mining due to the significant presence of illegal and semi-legal miners in the industry. She stated, "Mining is indeed one of the additional factors contributing to the strong ruble exchange rate." Previously, the Central Bank of Russia had opposed cryptocurrency, and Nabiullina had called for a ban on mining and cryptocurrency exchanges. However, in recent years, Moscow's attitude towards crypto mining has warmed, encouraging miners to establish bases in areas where electricity reserves are idle.[Original link]