Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

NEW: 🇧🇫 @npub1j8w9...8nud 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: https://bitcoinnews.africa/lightning-developer-bootcamp-kicks-off-in-ouagadougou-burkina-faso/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

NEW: 🇰🇪The @npub1ad0p...ng2c 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: https://bitcoinnews.africa/adopting-bitcoin-nairobi-june-2026/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

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: https://bitcoinnews.africa/olaoluwa-osuntokun-quantum-bitcoin-wallet-prototype-2026/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

NEW:🔥Africa Bitcoin Corporation has announced a major board restructuring that reinforces its commitment to strong governance. Executives say the moves will enhance strategic leadership, accelerating Bitcoin growth across the continent.🚀

Read More: https://bitcoinnews.africa/africa-bitcoin-corporation-appoints-new-board-chair-and-strengthens-governance-for-bitcoin-growth-in-africa/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

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.🚀 Read More: https://bitcoinnews.africa/tapnob-launches-merchant-payments-with-instant-fiat-settlement-across-africa/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

NEW: 🇳🇬Hack4Freedom 2026 Set to Launch in Lagos Nigeria! The Bitcoin community in Africa just got a boost for women builders — Hack4Freedom has officially announced the first two stops of 2026 series: Lagos, Nigeria and São Paulo, Brazil.🚀

Read More: https://bitcoinnews.africa/hack4freedom-2026-set-to-launch-in-lagos-nigeria

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

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.💡 Read More: https://bitcoinnews.africa/eskom-bitcoin-mining-south-africa-bitmach/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

🇧🇯Bitcoin Bénin propose une session spéciale à Zogbo dans le cadre de son meetup mensuel. Pour cette édition, la communauté reçoit l’équipe de Sats on the Road avec un objectif simple: sortir du discours théorique et montrer le Bitcoin en action.🚀

👉https://bitcoinnews.africa/bitcoin-benin-sats-on-the-road-zogbo-12-avril-2026/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

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: https://bitcoinnews.africa/global-digital-asset-firms-expand-africa-2026/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

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.🇲🇺🚀 Read More: https://bitcoinnews.africa/african-bitcoiners-release-q2-2026-update/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

NEW: 🇿🇦Breakthrough for The Surfer Kids and @npub1zkr0...k6ec 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: https://bitcoinnews.africa/breakthrough-for-the-surfer-kids-and-bitcoinekasi-avethandwa-mosikare-takes-historic-2nd-place-at-rip-curl-grom-search/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

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: https://bitcoinnews.africa/bitnob-bitcoin-adoption-report-2026/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

🔥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. Voir plus: https://bitcoinnews.africa/masterclass-localiser-bitcoin-afrique-16-avril-2026/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

NEW: @npub1j8w9...8nud Bootcamp attendee listed among @npub133yv...rapg 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: https://bitcoinnews.africa/proof-of-impact-bootcamp-attendee-lands-btrust-open-source-grant/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months 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.🚀

Read More: https://bitcoinnews.africa/fill-up-with-bitcoin-moneybadger-brings-lightning-payments-to-engen-stations-across-south-africa/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months 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: @npub1ghhh...vnj2 🔥 Read More: https://bitcoinnews.africa/bitcoin-unconference-03-kicks-off-today-in-nairobi-kenya-east-africas-grassroots-bitcoin-event-for-builders-and-innovators/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

NEW: The Human Rights Foundation (@npub17xvf...c9as) has announced its latest round of grants from the Bitcoin Development Fund (BDF), totaling 1.5 billion satoshis (approx. 15 BTC).🚀 Read More: https://bitcoinnews.africa/global-fuel-local-impact-hrf-deploys-1-5b-satoshis-including-grants-to-african-projects/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months 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.🚀

Read More: https://bitcoinnews.africa/bitcoin-boma-x-trezor-academy-hosts-successful-bitcoin-education-development-program-in-university-of-malawi/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

NEW: 🏦 @npub133yv...rapg, 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.🚀

Read More: https://bitcoinnews.africa/btrust-q1-2026-developer-grant/

Africa Bitcoin News 2 months ago

NEW: 🌍 @npub1tuje...llxq 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: https://bitcoinnews.africa/bitcoin-dada-etude-education-bitcoin-femmes-afrique/