Bitcoin
Bitcoin mining set to power Ethiopia’s energy expansion
Ethiopia just inaugurated Africa’s largest dam, doubling power output — but still lacks the funds to deliver universal electricity access.
Sep 15, 2025
Ethiopia
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Sub-Saharan Africa now the third-fastest-growing crypto region, Chainalysis
Nigeria led the region with $92.1 billion in value received over the 12-month period, nearly three times that of South Africa.
Sep 11, 2025
Regulation
Ethiopia halts new crypto mining permits as power capacity reaches limit
This comes after the East African nation generated $55 million from Bitcoin mining over a 10-month period in 2024, primarily through agreements with 25 mining companies.
Aug 14, 2025
Bitcoin
Ethiopia earns $55 Million from bitcoin mining deals in 10 months
The East African country wants to position itself as a global bitcoin mining hub with hundreds more megawatts of power to be made available for bitcoin miners in the country.
Nov 12, 2024
Bitcoin
Power play: Bitcoin miners flock to Ethiopia for low-cost electricity
The East African country hopes to earn much-needed foreign exchange by providing electricity to these mining companies.
Feb 14, 2024
State of fiat
Ethiopia faces challenges as it integrates into BRICS
In December 2023, Ethiopia informed its bondholders that it would not be able to make a $33 million repayment on its $1 billion Eurobond loan.
Jan 25, 2024
State of fiat
Ethiopia gets $350 million World Bank financing for its digital ID project
$50 million comes as a grant from the World Bank’s International Development Association.
Jan 16, 2024
State of fiat
Ethiopia set to make an “unnecessary and unfortunate” default on Eurobond repayment
The country’s finance ministry is looking to restructure its Eurobond following recent success with restructuring the terms of its bilateral debt.
Dec 12, 2023
Markets
Nigeria received nearly $60 billion in crypto value in a year
Overall, Sub-Saharan Africa received $117.1 billion in crypto value between July 2022 and June 2023, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.
Sep 19, 2023