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Shocking News from Russia: Mining Giant on the Brink of Bankruptcy
The bells are tolling louder than ever for BitRiver, Russia’s largest Bitcoin mining operator. Once dominating more than 50% of the Russian market, the company has faced a nightmare start to 2026.
BitRiver Collapses: CEO Under House Arrest!
The company’s founder and CEO, Igor Runets, was detained in Moscow on January 30, 2026. Runets is facing charges on three counts of tax evasion and concealing assets from tax authorities. By court order, he has been sentenced to house arrest, effective until at least February 4, 2026, prohibiting him from leaving his residence during the legal proceedings.
The $9 Million Debt Crisis and Bankruptcy Proceedings
The Sverdlovsk Regional Arbitration Court has initiated bankruptcy supervision procedures for Fox Group, the parent company holding a 98% stake in BitRiver.
Equipment Scandal: Siberian Infrastructure, a subsidiary of En+ Group, has filed a $9.2 million lawsuit over mining equipment that was paid for but never delivered.
Power Grid Cut-offs: Unable to settle millions of dollars in outstanding electricity debts to major energy providers like Rosseti Siberia, the company was forced to shut down its massive data centers across Siberia.
Internal Collapse and Asset Liquidation
BitRiver is also disintegrating from within. By the end of 2025, 80% of the senior management had resigned. Reports indicate that employees have not been paid for three months, and sensitive documents have reportedly been moved from offices to unknown locations by unidentified individuals. Negotiations are currently underway for the transfer or sale of the company’s remaining infrastructure and assets to creditors.
Spotlight: The downfall of BitRiver is a harbinger of a major global consolidation in the mining sector, far beyond Russia’s borders. Which global players will step in to capture this vacated market share remains the biggest question of 2026.
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