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