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
Sector adoption
Real-world applications of programmable value technology across African industries and sectors.
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
Creative economy
Egypt-based football club Al Ahly joins FIFA’s NFT marketplace
Al Ahly Football Club becomes the first African football club to join FIFA Collect
May 13, 2025
Energy & climate
Zimbabwe launches blockchain-based carbon credits trading registry
The country wants to establish trust by making all transactions immutable and transparent.
May 12, 2025
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
Policy
Angola’s parliament passes law to regulate digital assets and crypto-mining
The five-part law protects the country’s monetary policy and energy infrastructure, per an official.
Dec 13, 2023
Policy
Mauritius wants to integrate the metaverse into its financial system
Integrating the metaverse into Mauritius’ financial sector can birth new financial innovations, the Financial Service Commission wrote.
Nov 9, 2023
Gaming
Blockchain gaming sees $2.3 billion in investment
However, this figure represents a 30% decrease from the $3.3 billion raised in 2022.
Oct 24, 2023
Policy
Expert warns that banning bitcoin mining could hurt crypto adoption in Angola
However, he believes the Angolan government should merely regulate rather than prohibit all forms of crypto-mining activities in the country.
Aug 14, 2023
Funding
Blockchain-based carbon credit project receives $250,000 investment from EMURGO Africa
The project, Changeblock, uses blockchain for carbon trading, letting companies offset excess emissions via verified reduction projects.
Aug 10, 2023
Regulation
Angola moves to regulate virtual assets and ban cryptocurrency mining
The country’s decision-makers believe crypto mining is interfering with the country’s electricity supply system.
Aug 8, 2023
Mariblock Weekly
🟠 KPMG says Bitcoin doesn’t hurt the environment
Plus: Nearly 25% of African & Middle Eastern business leaders expect crypto acceptance - Ripple survey 📝 | Kenya has suspended Worldcoin’s activities 🤥 | Nigeria’s SEC finally gets Binance’s name right. 👐🏾
Aug 6, 2023
Bitcoin
KPMG debunks misconceptions: Bitcoin’s environmental impact is less severe than believed
The Big Four firm highlighted Bitcoin’s environmental, social and governmental advantages in a report.
Aug 4, 2023
FIELD NOTES
Gaming
FIELD NOTESCrypto gaming is not dead; the previous models were just flawed, MVM CEO says.
Yemi Johnson, the CEO of Nestcoin’s recent spinoff, Metaverse Magna shares his two cents on the mistakes of former play-to-earn models and the future of crypto gaming in Africa.
Jul 13, 2023
Gaming
Sega makes U-turn, pulls back from blockchain gaming
The company, otherwise regarded as one of the top advocates for blockchain gaming is now being cautious to not devalue its franchise
Jul 11, 2023
Regulation
Libyan authorities clamp down on bitcoin mines
Libyan government has attributed bitcoin mining to the frequent power cuts in the country.
Jun 27, 2023
Gaming
Nestcoin spins off crypto gaming project MVM as part of a larger restructuring move
Metaverse Magna (MVM) also has a new CEO who is looking to grow the company via its new gaming platform Hyper.
May 16, 2023
Gaming
Zebedee and Bitnob partner to help African gamers earn bitcoin rewards
African users will be rewarded in satoshis when they play games or listen to podcasts on the gaming app. They can convert the rewards to their local currency through Bitnob.
Apr 25, 2023
FIELD NOTES
FullNode Magazine
FIELD NOTESEmpowering creatives: How blockchain is helping to bridge the gender gap in the music industry
“I started Qlip in 2021 because I had used Steemit and Emanate, and I thought, ‘How can I fuse blockchain and music?’ It was then that I began to understand what NFTs are. I found out that NFTs can ... help artists to raise funds.”
Apr 10, 2023
FullNode Magazine
Art, gender and blockchain: How the permissionless technology is leveling the playing field
While both men and women contribute to art, opportunities remain unequal for the latter. Thanks to its permissionless nature, blockchain can potentially drive inclusiveness in the creative industry.
Mar 17, 2023