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Ethiopia Freezes New Power Permits for Crypto Miners Amid Grid Constraints
11.8.2025
Ethiopia is halting new electric power permits for data mining companies, effectively freezing the expansion of crypto-mining operations due to limited capacity. The decision follows a surge in interest, with 25 bitcoin mining firms already operating and nearly 20 more awaiting approval, drawn...
Bitcoin Mining Powers Ethiopia’s $55M Surplus Energy Revenue: Report
4.8.2025
Ethiopia’s state utility generated $55 million from bitcoin mining using surplus hydropower, reinvesting profits to accelerate rural electrification projects. Ethiopian Electric Power earned $55 million over 10 months—18% of its annual revenue—by diverting otherwise wasted hydroelectricity...
Phoenix Group Boosts Ethiopia Bitcoin Mining Capacity to 132 MW
30.4.2025
Phoenix Group has expanded its Bitcoin mining operations in Ethiopia, securing an additional 52 megawatts, bringing its total capacity there to 132 megawatts and surpassing 500 megawatts globally across five countries. Development of New Site to Be Conducted in Stages The Abu Dhabi-based bitcoin...
Bitcoin miner Phoenix Group adds 52 MW of mining capacity in Ethiopia
29.4.2025
Bitcoin mining firm Phoenix Group announced the addition of 52 megawatts (MW) worth of mining capacity to its capabilities in Ethiopia.According to an April 29 announcement, with this latest addition, Phoenix’s Bitcoin mining capacity in Ethiopia reaches 132 MW. The firm’s global...
Bitcoin miner Phoenix Group adds 52 MW of mining capacity in Ethiopia
29.4.2025
Bitcoin mining firm Phoenix Group announced the addition of 52 megawatts (MW) worth of mining capacity to its capabilities in Ethiopia.According to an April 29 announcement, with this latest addition, Phoenix’s Bitcoin mining capacity in Ethiopia reaches 132 MW. The firm’s global...
Russia and Ethiopia Take Steps Away From US Dollar as Dedollarization Grows
7.2.2025
Countries are accelerating a shift away from the U.S. dollar in trade, with Russia and Ethiopia deepening currency ties to enhance economic stability and reduce reliance on foreign exchange. Global Shift Away From US Dollar Accelerates—Russia and Ethiopia Deepen Currency Ties Countries worldwide...
How Ethiopia’s Low Energy Costs Allow BIT Mining to Recycle its Bitcoin Machines
7.1.2025
BIT Mining says that its Ethiopia operations create a positive feedback loop with its business in Ohio
Ethiopia Signals Potential Shift on Cryptocurrency Stance
23.12.2024
The governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has indicated that the bank may issue guidelines for the use of cryptocurrency in the country, suggesting a potential shift in the country’s stance on digital currencies. While cryptocurrency is currently illegal in Ethiopia, the NBE...
BIT Mining saw 3X profits mining DOGE, LTC instead of just Bitcoin
5.12.2024
BIT Mining attributed its widened profit margins from DOGE and LTC to specialized LD3 mining machines it acquired from Bee Computing in 2021
UAE and Chinese Investment Firms Partner on Ethiopian Energy Infrastructure Project
7.11.2024
Hodler Investments and GCL Energy Investment have partnered to develop a distributed energy infrastructure project in Ethiopia to power next-generation data centers. Boosting Ethiopia’s Data Center Market The United Arab Emirates (UAE) investment firm Hodler Investments has partnered with...
Bitfufu Expands to Africa: Acquires 80MW Bitcoin Mining Facility in Ethiopia
23.10.2024
Nasdaq-listed cloud mining services company Bitfufu has announced an agreement to acquire a majority stake in an 80-megawatt (MW) Bitcoin mining facility in Ethiopia. This strategic move marks a significant shift for the company as it transitions from an asset-light strategy to managing a diverse...
BitFuFu boosts Bitcoin mining with first physical facility in Ethiopia
22.10.2024
BitFuFu is no longer exclusively a cloud miner as it transitions to a more resilient portfolio.
Brazil Pushes BRICS to Shift From US Dollar, Advocating National Currencies in Global Trade
17.10.2024
Brazil pushes for a shift away from the U.S. dollar within the BRICS alliance, advocating for more use of national currencies in trade among member countries. As the group expands, discussions on alternative payment platforms are gaining momentum ahead of the BRICS summit in Kazan. Brazil aims...
Ethiopia Boosts Bitcoin Mining Power Allocation to 600 MW
11.10.2024
Ethiopia has rapidly expanded its electricity allocation to Bitcoin mining, making it one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for this activity. The country plans to further increase its capacity this year. Many of the miners are using mid-generation machines due to their low power...
Stablecoins now 43% of Sub-Saharan Africa crypto tx volume: Chainalysis
2.10.2024
Nigeria and Ethiopia have both experienced local currency devaluation which has driven stablecoin adoption.
BRICS to Discuss Alternative Payment Platforms at Upcoming Summit
24.9.2024
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that a report on alternative payment systems for BRICS nations will be presented at an upcoming summit in Kazan. The proposal, led by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, seeks to reduce reliance on traditional financial platforms. Lavrov emphasized...
BRICS Beats Dollar Dependence: National Currency Settlements Exceed USD Payments
22.9.2024
The BRICS bloc might have already overcome its dollar-dependence problem, as the volume of settlements in the national currencies of its member nations has already surpassed the USD-based exchanges. Using the U.S. dollar can lead to expenses that can be avoided when paying with other currencies...
BRICS Gains Global Appeal as 34 Countries Show Interest, Putin Reveals
13.9.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed that 34 countries have shown interest in joining BRICS activities, highlighting the global appeal of the group. He detailed Russia’s role in facilitating the integration of new members, sharing updates on BRICS activities under Russia’s...
Ethiopia Announces Launch of Forex Auction Sale Days After Birr Float
8.8.2024
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) said it will conduct a special foreign exchange auction on Aug. 7. The Ethiopian central bank envisions similar auctions in the coming weeks, depending on market conditions. The NBE said banks keen on participating must submit their bids on the date of the sale....
Ethiopian Premier Defends Currency Float Decision, Rejects Devaluation Claims
3.8.2024
The Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has defended the decision to float the birr and insisted that this move does not amount to the devaluation of the currency. Ahmed stated that the intention is to unify the official and parallel market exchange rates. Reports suggest that Ethiopia’s decision...