Abu Dhabi has officially prohibited the practice of
cryptocurrency mining
on land designated for agriculture. A substantial fine of Dh100,000 will be levied against those who violate this regulation. Repeat offenders will face a doubled penalty.
This confirmation from authorities follows the discovery of numerous instances of this prohibited activity occurring on various farms. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (Adafsa) has stated that any farm found to be non-compliant will have all support services and assistance suspended.
Previously, in 2024, a warning was issued, stating that anyone discovered
mining cryptocurrency on agricultural properties would be subject to fines reaching Dh10,000. The penalty increase in 2025 signifies a considerable rise, multiplying the initial fine by a factor of ten.
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Both landowners and those leasing farms will be held accountable for violations related to cryptocurrency mining. Officials emphasize the detrimental consequences of such activities on both the long-term viability of agriculture and the safeguarding of biosecurity.
Adafsa has confirmed that farms failing to comply will face service suspensions, electricity disconnections, and the confiscation of all mining-related equipment. Furthermore, any support programs currently benefiting the farm owner will be terminated.
Those in violation will then be handed over to the proper legal channels for further action, adhering to all applicable legal statutes.
Adafsa is urging all farm owners and agricultural personnel, working in both plant and animal agriculture, to abstain from any activities that do not align with the authorized agricultural and livestock economic uses as defined by the organization.
Poojaraj Maniyeri
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