Bitcoin in Africa

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sells Off as Regulatory Concerns Resurface

“We expect volatility to remain under pressure until mid [to] late August,” said one trading firm.

Markets  ·  8 July 2021

Trading Bitcoin in Africa Is a Way for Some to Escape Poverty

Learning to trade bitcoin has become a valuable skill set for Africans looking to boost their income.

Tech  ·  21 January 2021
Nigeria

Nigerian Banks Shut Them Out, So These Activists Are Using Bitcoin to Battle Police Brutality

As End SARS protests against police brutality surge through Nigeria, the Feminist Coalistion has turned to bitcoin as a financial lifeline.

Tech  ·  16 October 2020
Bitcoin

Bitcoin in Africa: FastBitcoins Partners With Flexepin to Expand Global Footprint

FastBitcoins has partnered with ASX-listed Flexepin to bring the U.K.-based crypto company's services to 20,000 more locations.

Business  ·  24 September 2020
Bitcoin

Nigerians Are Using Bitcoin to Bypass Trade Hurdles With China

Nigerian entrepreneurs are increasingly using bitcoin as a way to trade internationally, noting its significant benefits over legacy financial systems.

Tech  ·  13 August 2020
Bitcoin in Africa

In Zimbabwe, Crypto Is a ‘Liberation Tool’: Bitcoin in Africa, Part 1 of a New Documentary Podcast Series

After three weeks of listening, recording and talking bitcoin in Africa, podcaster Anita Posch shares her experiences in part one of this new six-part documentary podcast series.

People  ·  19 March 2020