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Kyrgyzstan's Rising Tide in Crypto Mining Tax Revenue

Kyrgyzstan's Rising Tide in Crypto Mining Tax Revenue

blockchain.news2024/01/17 05:19
By:Rebeca Moen

There has been significant progress made in the cryptocurrency mining business in Kyrgyzstan, a nation that has abundant hydroelectric resources. A significant amount of 78.6 million soms, which is equivalent to around $883,000, was collected by the government of the country from cryptocurrency miners during the first eleven months of the year 2023. Compared to the 11.1 million soms (equivalent to $133,200) that were collected over the same time period in 2022, this amount represents a substantial rise. There was a fluctuation in tax receipts throughout the year 2023, with the lowest amount being 738,000 soms ($8,284) in February and the highest amount reaching 11.6 million soms ($130,212) in August.

One of the most important aspects of this expansion is Kyrgyzstan's immense water resources, which include glaciers, lakes at high altitudes, and rivers that stretch for more than 35,000 kilometers. A significant portion of these resources are not being exploited to their full potential, since crypto miners mostly depend on hydropower for their operations. In point of fact, the majority of small hydroelectric power station owners in Kyrgyzstan are connected to cryptocurrency mining farms in the country. This synergy between natural resources and technology innovation is establishing Kyrgyzstan as an emerging hotspot in the world of cryptocurrency mining, comparable to nations such as Costa Rica and Paraguay who are also in the process of developing their mining industry.

In July of 2023, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov gave his approval for the building of a cryptocurrency mining facility at the Kambar-Ata-2 Hydro Power Plant. This development contributed to the momentum that was already there. Through the implementation of this plan, the government demonstrates its dedication to maximizing the economic potential of its natural resources. On the other hand, it is important to remember that cryptocurrency miners in Kyrgyzstan are charged a rate that is five times more than the general population for the use of power.

In spite of the optimistic income forecasts, the production of cryptocurrencies in Kyrgyzstan encountered difficulties in 2023. These difficulties included low dam fill levels and constraints on electricity distribution as a result of contracts with neighboring nations. Because of these concerns, miners were occasionally compelled to import electricity, which brought to light the challenges that still need to be addressed with regard to infrastructure. Nevertheless, by the beginning of October 2023, the sector had used a substantial 17 million kWh of power.


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