Are the United States planning to use the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant for crypto mining? Several media outlets are currently reporting on such plans, citing information published by Kommersant. According to the report, Washington could seek to use a share of the facility — potentially allocated to the U.S. as part of future peace negotiations related to the war in Ukraine — specifically for Bitcoin mining operations.
The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, located in southeastern Ukraine, has been under Russian control since 2022. It is the largest nuclear power facility in the country and plays a critical role in Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure.
At this stage, the information remains unconfirmed. It is unclear whether the potential use of the nuclear plant for Bitcoin mining would actually be included in any future peace agreement, and no official confirmation has been provided by U.S. authorities.
The report comes amid tighter regulatory pressure on digital assets. Most recently, the European Union expanded its sanctions against Russia, explicitly targeting crypto-related transactions. These measures are outlined in the newly published 19th EU sanctions package, which further restricts the use of cryptocurrencies in cross-border financial activity.