Tajikistan Criminalizes Unauthorized Electricity Use for Crypto Mining
On December 16, 2025, Tajikistan enacted legislation that criminalizes the unauthorized use of electricity for crypto mining, setting fines up to 75,000 TJS and opening the door to prison terms for violators. The measure targets unapproved mining rigs and aims to curb illicit consumption blamed for strain on the national grid, theft of power, and blackouts in parts of the country.
The law raises the stakes for local and small-scale miners and signals tougher enforcement of energy policy across the region. For the crypto community, the move increases legal risk and could push operations to formalize, relocate, or shut down. Policymakers and exchanges should watch for enforcement details and how penalties are applied, since implementation will determine the law’s practical impact on electricity security and crypto activity in Tajikistan.