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Ethiopia clamps down on birr-paired P2P transactions

The National Bank of Ethiopia said regulations are on the way, but P2P transactions are outlawed in the meantime.

Mar 6, 2026

Eyob Tekalign, Ethiopia’s central bank governor

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.

Sam Adeyemo

Sep 15, 2025

Markets

Sub-Saharan Africa now the third-fastest-growing crypto region, Chainalysis

Crypto penetration into Sub Saharan Africa

Nigeria led the region with $92.1 billion in value received over the 12-month period, nearly three times that of South Africa.

Ogechi Nelson

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.

Ogechi Nelson

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.