Tag: African crypto regulation
Crypto & Blockchain
Energy Crisis Forces Angola to Ban Crypto Mining Amid Grid Collapse
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- Jan, 29 2026
Angola banned crypto mining in 2024 after illegal operations drained 15% of its electricity, worsening blackouts for millions. With hospitals losing power and grid failures rising, the government seized $37 million in equipment and prioritized human needs over digital mining.
