Abu Dhabi-Headquartered NIP Group Boosts Bitcoin Mining Power to 11.3 EH/s

Abu Dhabi-based NIP Group (NASDAQ: NIPG), a leading global digital entertainment company, has announced a major expansion of its Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing (HPC) operations, increasing its total capacity to 11.3 exahashes per second (EH/s).

This milestone places NIP Group among the top publicly traded Bitcoin mining operators globally and establishes it as the largest Bitcoin-mining company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by disclosed capacity.

With operations expected to generate around 160 Bitcoins per month, depending on network conditions, the expansion reinforces Abu Dhabi’s emergence as a global digital infrastructure hub while strengthening NIP Group’s technological foundation for next-generation gaming and entertainment ecosystems.

From Gaming to High-Performance Computing

NIP Group’s evolution from digital entertainment to digital infrastructure marks a pivotal transformation where gaming, blockchain, AI, and computing power converge. The company’s expansion reflects its long-term strategy to merge entertainment and infrastructure, creating a unified ecosystem that supports future innovations across Web3 and AI applications.

This vision is being realized through NIP Group’s partnership with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), a key collaboration aimed at building high-performance computing infrastructure that serves both regional and global demand.

Through this partnership, NIP Group aligns with Abu Dhabi’s ambition to become a global hub for gaming, AI, and digital infrastructure, using the Emirate as a launchpad for its MENA and international growth. Its computing backbone will serve as the foundation for new use cases where entertainment and data-driven intelligence intersect.

NIP Group joins Phoenix Group, and now reportedly surpasses it in total hashing power, in driving large-scale Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing operations managed from the Middle East. Once led primarily by Phoenix, the region’s digital infrastructure narrative is now entering a more competitive and diversified phase.

Strategic Acquisition and Acceleration

As part of the expansion, and following its first major Bitcoin mining acquisition announced in September, NIP Group will acquire mining infrastructure and computational capacity totaling approximately 8.19 EH/s from Apex Cyber Capital Limited, Prosperity Oak Holdings Limited, and Noveau Jumpstar Limited.

The transaction will be settled through the issuance of up to 314,515,762 Class A ordinary shares, with completion expected by December 15, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

Hicham Chahine, Co-CEO of NIP Group, stated: “This transaction demonstrates the speed at which we are advancing our digital infrastructure strategy. Building large-scale computing power gives us a stronger foundation to pursue opportunities in high-performance computing, crypto mining and AI applications in gaming and entertainment. As a pioneer among gaming companies establishing significant computing infrastructure, we’re uniquely positioned to explore emerging use cases at the intersection of gaming, esports, streaming, crypto and AI.”

Carl Agren, COO of NIPG Mining and Digital Assets, added: “We will deploy these assets with efficiency and precision, delivering stable output immediately while preparing our computing base for more advanced applications ahead.”

Abu Dhabi: The Rising Powerhouse of Digital Infrastructure

Abu Dhabi has rapidly emerged as a powerhouse for AI, blockchain, and high-performance computing, attracting billions in global investment over the past two years. The Emirate’s focus on AI-optimized data centers, blockchain-ready ecosystems, and sustainable energy supply has positioned it at the forefront of the world’s computing economy.

NIP Group’s expansion, supported by ADIO, aligns closely with the UAE’s national strategy to become a global leader in AI, Web3, and HPC infrastructure. Abu Dhabi’s stable regulatory environment and government-backed innovation programs have made it an ideal base for companies building the digital backbone of the next decade.

For NIP Group, Abu Dhabi represents more than an operational hub, it is a launchpad for integrating creativity, computation, and connectivity, powering the convergence of entertainment, blockchain, and AI.

The Next Chapter of Evolution

From esports to energy-intensive computing, NIP Group’s trajectory reflects the merging of entertainment and digital infrastructure.

With executives pointing toward AI and advanced applications, and with support from ADIO reinforcing its regional expansion ambitions, it’s clear the company’s evolution is only beginning and the next chapter may redefine what gaming means in a data-driven world.