Global crypto mining faces tax declines in emerging markets despite renewed growth

The world’s crypto mining tax has strongly declined, with countries known to receive budget boosts, such as Kyrgyzstan, left in dismay. 

The decline in mining tax presents a sharp contrast as crypto mining saw a renewed growth in activities globally due to technology growth and the rise in digital asset adoption.

Global economies are out to harvest from cryptocurrency after admitting that the digital asset is here and that it’s not a cliche. As emerging economies set up infrastructure towards taxing crypto, they are likely to increase their sources of revenue.

Kyrgyzstan’s crypto tax revenue dropped due to market and regulatory issues

Kyrgyzstan is a developing country known for its abundant renewable energy, but it has seen a huge drop in tax revenue from crypto mining. According to its Ministry of Finance, the country received up to 46.6 million som ($535,000) from crypto mining taxes in the first 11 months of 2024.

The drop is significant, accounting for almost 50% of the crypto mining tax revenue in 2025 when it was 93.7 million som (just over $1 million). Kyrgyzstan has been charging a mining tax rate of around 10% on energy fees for crypto mining, which includes value-added tax and sales tax.

Kyrgyzstan’s energy sector is very attractive, yet crypto miners have yet to fully utilize it. Thirty percent of the country’s electric supply comes from hydroelectric power, yet only 10 percent has been developed.

Although the structural development in Kyrgyzstan’s power supply may be a reason for the drop in tax revenue, regulatory uncertainties, the volatile nature of crypto markets, and miners migrating to a more comfortable environment may not be ignored. 

Global patterns are driving the crypto mining tax down

Although data on crypto mining taxes is limited in most emerging economies, the trends are not far from the ones observed in Kyrgyzstan. Issues of regulation and economic pressure often affect mining operations, ultimately affecting the national tax revenue.

Research by the International Monetary Fund showed great risks regarding capital gains tax revenue from crypto. There is a likelihood of missing out on billions of dollars in crypto taxes globally. The report further highlights a higher risk in value-added and sales taxes in countries without proper tax-collecting mechanisms for crypto transactions.

Despite the trends, more nations are finding ways to integrate crypto mining into their strategies for sustained energy solutions. For example, Deutsche Telekom in Germany has launched a pilot program using surplus renewable energy to fuel Bitcoin mining operations.

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