The post U.S. Dominates as New Players Rise in 2025 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin The global Bitcoin mining landscape is entering a new phase of competition as fresh data for the fourth quarter of 2025 paints a picture of both dominance and disruption. While the United States continues to tower above other regions, several unexpected nations are quickly catching up, signaling a quiet redistribution of digital mining power. The U.S. Extends Its Dominance America remains firmly at the center of the mining world, now generating nearly 38% of Bitcoin’s total computational power. This surge – equivalent to roughly 389 EH/s – highlights the country’s unmatched infrastructure expansion through 2025. Massive investments in renewable energy and large-scale data centers have given the U.S. a consistent edge over its global competitors. Meanwhile, Russia and China continue to secure the second and third positions with 15.5% and 14.1% of total output respectively. Combined, the three giants still account for close to two-thirds of all Bitcoin mining capacity, underscoring how concentrated the industry remains despite global expansion efforts. New Hotspots Emerge A new wave of challengers is reshaping the lower ranks of the leaderboard. Paraguay has become Latin America’s mining powerhouse, leveraging its abundant hydropower to secure nearly 4% of global hashrate. In the Middle East, the UAE and Oman continue to attract capital with tax advantages and green energy partnerships. Africa is beginning to make its mark as well. Ethiopia, now responsible for almost 2% of the global network’s computing strength, has entered the top ten for the first time – a symbolic win for developing nations looking to participate in the digital economy. Winners and Losers The report also points to shifting fortunes elsewhere. Laos, Bolivia, and Georgia saw the largest percentage gains, though from smaller bases. In contrast, countries like Kazakhstan, the UAE, and Argentina lost some ground, partly due to rising energy costs… The post U.S. Dominates as New Players Rise in 2025 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bitcoin The global Bitcoin mining landscape is entering a new phase of competition as fresh data for the fourth quarter of 2025 paints a picture of both dominance and disruption. While the United States continues to tower above other regions, several unexpected nations are quickly catching up, signaling a quiet redistribution of digital mining power. The U.S. Extends Its Dominance America remains firmly at the center of the mining world, now generating nearly 38% of Bitcoin’s total computational power. This surge – equivalent to roughly 389 EH/s – highlights the country’s unmatched infrastructure expansion through 2025. Massive investments in renewable energy and large-scale data centers have given the U.S. a consistent edge over its global competitors. Meanwhile, Russia and China continue to secure the second and third positions with 15.5% and 14.1% of total output respectively. Combined, the three giants still account for close to two-thirds of all Bitcoin mining capacity, underscoring how concentrated the industry remains despite global expansion efforts. New Hotspots Emerge A new wave of challengers is reshaping the lower ranks of the leaderboard. Paraguay has become Latin America’s mining powerhouse, leveraging its abundant hydropower to secure nearly 4% of global hashrate. In the Middle East, the UAE and Oman continue to attract capital with tax advantages and green energy partnerships. Africa is beginning to make its mark as well. Ethiopia, now responsible for almost 2% of the global network’s computing strength, has entered the top ten for the first time – a symbolic win for developing nations looking to participate in the digital economy. Winners and Losers The report also points to shifting fortunes elsewhere. Laos, Bolivia, and Georgia saw the largest percentage gains, though from smaller bases. In contrast, countries like Kazakhstan, the UAE, and Argentina lost some ground, partly due to rising energy costs…