Ethiopia Freezes New Power Permits for Crypto Miners Amid Grid Constraints
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...
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