Bitcoin mining has long been a common topic, but the reality in 2025 is already very different. Many people are still asking, "Is mining a scam?" In fact, the key issue isn't about legality, but whether you can control your costs.
Is mining actually legal?
Short answer: It's legal in most countries, but there are significant regional differences.
The US and Canada directly support it; Texas and Wyoming even treat mining as a key industry. The EU also allows it, but you have to pass environmental regulations. Russia and Kazakhstan haven't banned it, but their energy policies are becoming increasingly strict.
The worst off is China, once a major mining country—it imposed an outright ban in 2021. India is a gray area; you can mine, but you assume the risk.
Key point: Legal ≠ Profitable. Many beginners confuse these two concepts.
Can you still make money mining in 2025?
To be honest, the threshold for making money has increased.
Cost structure
Electricity fees