Ethiopia's electricity regulator announces plans to push out crypto miners

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State-owned Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has announced its intention to shut down all the crypto mining operations in the country. According to the body, there are plans for a gradual phase out of all activities related to crypto mining amid growing concerns. Ethiopian Electric Power mentioned that the move became necessary after growing public pressure over the increase in energy burden posed by these crypto-related data centers. This development has caused agitations in the country, causing ...