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Africa’s Bitcoin-only news platform, centering the African Bitcoin narrative. The Primary source of truth for Bitcoin in Africa!🌍
NEW: 🇪🇹 Addis Ababa joins an elite global network of technical hubs as BitDevs officially launches in Ethiopia. This inaugural event marks a shift for the local ecosystem, moving the conversation to the heart of Bitcoin protocol development.🚀 Read More:
NEW: 🇬🇭 Mavapay Money has officially launched its services in Ghana. The expansion positions Ghana as a hub in Mavapay’s mission to dismantle the barriers of traditional cross-border finance by using Bitcoin as a primary settlement layer.⚡️ Read More:
INFRASTRUCTURE: 🇰🇪 Dada Hub—Africa’s first physical sanctuary dedicated to empowering female Bitcoin builders. Led by Dada Devs, the technical arm of the @BITCOIN DADA movement founded by Lorraine Marcel, the hub is more than just a workspace.🔥 Read More:
NEW: 🇳🇬 Nigerian Startup Bread Africa Acquired in Six-Figure Deal to Expand Digital Payment Infrastructure. Bread Africa has been acquired in a six-figure deal, marking a notable consolidation within Africa’s alternative payment infrastructure space.🚀 image Read More:
🔥EXCLUSIVE: 🇲🇺 A Bitcoin Builder Community Emerges in Mauritius! While the @Btrust Developer Day and the @Africa Bitcoin Conference in 2025 provided the initial spark, the sustained momentum seen today is the direct result of BitDevs Mauritius.⚡️ Read More:
NEW: 🇧🇫 @Africa Free Routing 12th Lightning Developer Bootcamp Kicks-Off in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso! The highly anticipated Lightning Developer Bootcamp officially began yesterday, marking a step forward for Bitcoin adoption across Africa. Read More:
NEW: 🇰🇪The @Adopting Bitcoin series has officially confirmed its expansion into East Africa. Nairobi will serve as the host city for this major summit, marking a pivotal moment for Kenya’s growing reputation as a “Bitcoin Savannah.”🚀 Read More:
NEW: 🇳🇬Nigerian Bitcoin Developer Builds First Quantum-Resistant Wallet Recovery Prototype. A Nigerian Bitcoin developer has introduced a working prototype designed to protect Bitcoin wallets from potential quantum computing attacks.🚀 Read More:
NEW: ⚡️Tapnob Launches Merchant Payments with Instant Fiat Settlement Across Africa. Following a successful closed beta, Tapnob CEO Fishon Amos announced the full launch of Tapnob for Merchants.🚀 image Read More:
NEW: 🇿🇦 South Africa’s Eskom Is Now Chasing Miners — and Bitmach Is Making It Real. South Africa’s state electricity utility, Eskom, spent the better part of a decade as the continent’s most infamous blackout machine.💡 image Read More:
NEW: A recent report by the Financial Times highlights that companies operating in the Bitcoin and digital asset space are actively exploring expansion across African countries, driven by rising demand for more efficient payment systems.📈 Read More:
NEW: African Bitcoiners has released the Q2 2026 update to its African Bitcoin Ecosystem Infographic. The new figures show 177 documented Bitcoin projects spanning 23 African countries, with Mauritius making its debut on the map.🇲🇺🚀 image Read More:
NEW: 🇿🇦Breakthrough for The Surfer Kids and @BitcoinEkasi as SurferKid takes 2nd Place at Rip Curl Grom Search. 🥈 This is the landmark pro junior result for The Surfer Kids. A program that has spent 15 years empowering children from Mossel Bay. Read More:
NEW: ⚡️In a report released by Bitnob, data revealed that Bitcoin adoption has hit an all-time high globally. In the Global South, Bitcoin is a functional necessity solving expensive cross-border transfers and unreliable banking systems. Read More:
🔥Localiser le Bitcoin en Afrique: au‑delà de la traduction, une masterclass pour l’adoption réelle. Pour qu’une personne adopte le Bitcoin, il faut que les concepts soient expliqués avec des références culturelles. image Voir plus:
NEW: @Africa Free Routing Bootcamp attendee listed among @Btrust Q1 2026 grantees to contribute to open source. Shehu joined the Lightning Developer Bootcamp in Kaduna, Nigeria and now contributes to shaping Bitcoin open source technology.🏅⚡️ Read More:
NEW: 🇿🇦Hundreds of Engen fuel stations and convenience stores across South Africa are now Lightning-friendly. Thanks to a seamless integration powered by @MoneyBadger, South Africans can now pay for fuel, coffee, and snacks using Bitcoin.🚀 Read More:
NEW: 🇰🇪 The Bitcoin Unconference 03 is officially underway today at the Sarit Expo Center, Cherengani Hall, bringing together Bitcoin developers, educators, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from across East Africa.🚀 Check: @thecore21m 🔥 image Read More: