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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
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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
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
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
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🟠 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