Africa Bitcoin News 1 week ago

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.🏅⚡️

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Proof of Impact: Bootcamp Attendee Lands BTrust Open Source Grant

Bootcamp attendee Shehu secures a BTrust grant to contribute to open source, showcasing real impact, growth, and opportunities for African developers.

Africa Bitcoin News 1 week ago

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.🚀

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Fill Up with Bitcoin: MoneyBadger Brings Lightning Payments to Engen Stations Across South Africa - Africa Bitcoin News

Fuel up with Bitcoin! Hundreds of Engen stations in South Africa now accept Lightning Network payments via MoneyBadger. Learn how to pay with Sats ...

Africa Bitcoin News 2 weeks ago

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 🔥 Read More:

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Bitcoin Unconference 03 Kicks Off Today in Nairobi Kenya: East Africa’s Grassroots Bitcoin Event for Builders and Innovators - Africa Bitcoin News

Nairobi, Kenya – April 4, 2026. The Bitcoin Unconference 03 is officially underway today at the Sarit Expo Center, Cherengani

Africa Bitcoin News 2 weeks ago

NEW: The Human Rights Foundation (@HRF) has announced its latest round of grants from the Bitcoin Development Fund (BDF), totaling 1.5 billion satoshis (approx. 15 BTC).🚀 Read More:

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Global Fuel, Local Impact: HRF Deploys 1.5B Satoshis, Including Grants to African Projects - Africa Bitcoin News

HRF grants 1.5 billion sats to 26 global projects. We spotlight the 6 African-led initiatives leading the way in P2P ramps, Lightning, and Bitcoin ...

Africa Bitcoin News 2 weeks ago

NEW: 🇲🇼Bitcoin Boma successfully concluded its Bitcoin Education & Development Program at the University of Malawi on March 31, 2026. The free three-day initiative, was organized in collaboration with Trezor Academy, where Fedi was a sponsor.🚀

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Bitcoin Boma x Trezor Academy Hosts Successful Bitcoin Education & Development Program in University of Malawi - Africa Bitcoin News

Malawi – April 2, 2026. In a major boost for Bitcoin education and adoption across Malawi, Bitcoin Boma successfully concluded

Africa Bitcoin News 2 weeks ago

NEW: 🏦 @Btrust, the nonprofit has officially announced its Q1 2026 Developer Grants. This cohort is their most significant to date, awarding grants to 10 Bitcoin open-source developers across Africa and the Global South.🚀

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Btrust Q1 2026 Developer Grant - Africa Bitcoin News

Btrust drops its largest-ever developer grant cohort for Q1 2026, funding 10 African engineers to work on Bitcoin Core, Lightning, and Cashu full-t...

Africa Bitcoin News 2 weeks ago

NEW: 🌍 @BITCOIN DADA lance une étude pour combler le “data gap” dans l’éducation Bitcoin. Bitcoin Dada annonce le lancement d’une étude visant à rendre ces données plus justes et plus complètes. En savoir plus:

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Bitcoin Dada lance une étude: comment l’éducation Bitcoin façonne l’épargne des femmes en Afrique

Bitcoin Dada lance une étude sur l’éducation Bitcoin et ses effets sur l’épargne et la planification financière des femmes en Afrique. Rép...

Africa Bitcoin News 2 weeks ago

NEW: 🇺🇬 @Africa Free Routing has successfully wrapped up its 11th Lightning Developer Bootcamp, held in Kampala, Uganda. This marks another step forward in efforts to scale Bitcoin and Lightning development capacity across the continent.

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Africa Free Routing Concludes 11th Lightning Developer Bootcamp in Kampala, Uganda

Africa Free Routing has successfully concluded its 11th Lightning Developer Bootcamp in Kampala, Uganda, bringing together developers from across A...

Africa Bitcoin News 2 weeks ago

AFRICA FREE ROUTING (@Africa Free Routing) is kicking off its inaugural #Bitcoin Payment Integration Masterclass today. The hands-on program aims to equip developers, business owners, and builders with practical skills. Read More:

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Africa Free Routing Starts First Cohort of Bitcoin Payment Integration Masterclass Today

Today, Africa Free Routing launches Cohort 1 of its Bitcoin Payment Integration Masterclass.

Africa Bitcoin News 2 weeks ago

🔥EXCLUSIVE: DigiOats started in Lagos but has quickly expanded far beyond Nigeria’s commercial capital. In 2026 alone, the company activated programs across three cities on opposite sides of the continent: Enugu in Nigeria, Kigali in Rwanda, and Nairobi in Kenya. 🇳🇬 🇷🇼 🇰🇪

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DigiOats: The Lagos Startup Building Africa's Bitcoin Developer Pipeline - Africa Bitcoin News

From decoding Rust in Enugu to scaling in Kigali and Nairobi, DigiOats is building Africa's Bitcoin developer pipeline. Discover how this Lago...

Africa Bitcoin News 2 weeks ago

🔥Bitcoin Yara (₿itYara) propose une approche différente: introduire le Bitcoin dès l’enfance, avec un format adapté aux 4–16 ans, basé sur l’éducation, l’art et la créativité. Check: @BitcoinYara✅ En savoir plus:

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Bitcoin Yara (₿itYara): une initiative pour enseigner Bitcoin aux enfants (4–16 ans)

₿itYara (Bitcoin Yara) lance une éducation Bitcoin pour enfants de 4 à 16 ans via créativité, art et apprentissage ludique. Une présentation...

Africa Bitcoin News 2 weeks ago

NEW: 🇰🇪Kenya’s reputation as “Silicon Savannah” is facing a regulatory stress test. Industry lobby groups are warning that the Draft Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations 2026 contain requirements that could force local Bitcoin startups to leave the country.

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Kenya: Industry Groups Warn New VASP Rules Could Drive Startups Offshore - Africa Bitcoin News

Kenyan industry groups warn that the 2026 VASP regulations' high capital requirements could crush local Bitcoin startups and drive innovation ...

Africa Bitcoin News 2 weeks ago

🇳🇬 NEW: In a major boost for Bitcoin adoption in Nigeria and across the continent. BitKwa, successfully concluded a comprehensive three-day Bitcoin Certification Program in collaboration with Trezor Academy.

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BitKwa and Trezor Academy Host Landmark 3-Day Bitcoin Certification Program in Kwara, Nigeria - Africa Bitcoin News

Kwara State, Nigeria – March 31, 2026. In a major boost for Bitcoin adoption in Nigeria and across the continent.

Africa Bitcoin News 2 weeks ago

🔥EXCLUSIVE: Trezor Academy, the educational arm of the hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor, has quietly built one of the most extensive Bitcoin education networks in Africa. As of early 2026, the program operates across 18 African countries. Read More:

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The Knowledge Layer: How Trezor Academy is Scaling Bitcoin Literacy Across Africa - Africa Bitcoin News

Across 17 African countries, Trezor Academy is building the Knowledge Layer of Bitcoin. From BitKwa in Nigeria to BTC Shule in Burundi, discover th...

Africa Bitcoin News 2 weeks ago

NEW: 🇿🇦Ozow has appointed Tendi Nyathi as Chief Risk and Governance Officer, effective 1 April 2026. This move underscores the growing strategic importance of governance, risk, and regulatory alignment in the evolving payments landscape.

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Ozow Appoints Tendi Nyathi as Chief Risk and Governance Officer - Africa Bitcoin News

South Africa – 30 March 2026. Leading South African fintech Ozow has appointed Tendi Nyathi as its first Chief Risk

Africa Bitcoin News 3 weeks ago

🇧🇮NEW: In a powerful boost for Bitcoin adoption across East Africa, BTC Shule x Trezor Academy have successfully delivered a high-impact, practical Bitcoin workshop in Burundi.

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BTC Shule x Trezor Academy Hosts Impactful Hands-On Bitcoin Education Workshop in Burundi - Africa Bitcoin News

Burundi, March 27, 2026. In a powerful boost for Bitcoin adoption across East Africa, BTC Shule has successfully delivered a

Africa Bitcoin News 3 weeks ago

🇿🇦NEW: Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC), the continent’s first publicly listed Bitcoin treasury, announced today that it has increased its holdings to 5.0246 BTC.🚀

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Africa Bitcoin Corporation Hits 5.02 BTC Milestone: Fueling SME Growth via Bitcoin Treasury - Africa Bitcoin News

Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC) strengthens its balance sheet, increasing Bitcoin holdings to 5.0246 BTC. Discover how Africa’s first listed Bit...

Africa Bitcoin News 3 weeks ago

🇧🇯 NEW: BitDevs Cotonou organise une nouvelle rencontre technique dédiée à LNbits, un outil qui permet de créer et gérer plus facilement des services et des applications sur le Lightning Network...🚀

Vérifier: @BitdevsCotonou💻 👉En savoir plus:

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BitDevs Cotonou: Meetup 013 sur LNbits avec Docker (session pratique)

BitDevs Cotonou organise un meetup pratique sur LNbits avec Docker: déploiement local, création de wallets Lightning, tests de paiements et APIs.

Africa Bitcoin News 3 weeks ago

🇳🇬NEW: In a significant ruling for the digital asset space in Nigeria. Man faces two-Year Jail Term for $19,400 Bitcoin Fraud...🔒

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Nigeria: Two-Year Jail Term for $19,400 Bitcoin Fraud - Africa Bitcoin News

Osamudiamen Philip Ikilo faced justice for Bitcoin fraud, receiving a two-year sentence for theft involving cryptocurrency.

Africa Bitcoin News 3 weeks ago

🇰🇪NEW: Bitcoin DADA & DadaDevs have officially launched the DadaHub Residency Program, a four-week, in-person initiative exclusively for female developers...🚀

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DadaHub Residency Program: Female Developers to Build Bitcoin and AI-Powered MVPs in Nairobi - Africa Bitcoin News

Bitcoin DADA launches the DadaHub Residency Program – a 4-week in-person residency in Nairobi for female developers to build Bitcoin and AI-power...