Africa News

Latest updates on crypto innovation, adoption, and regulation across Africa’s growing digital asset ecosystem.

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A bright, photorealistic Cape Town boardroom scene shows a stack of Bitcoin under a glass dome beside a heavier scale of diversified assets, symbolizing caution against overexposure.

Crypto

South African asset management giant advises clients against over exposure to Bitcoin

The South African firm's warnings come despite its pro-crypto stance and crypto-focused products.

6 months ago

Analysis

Data: Bitcoin (BTC) adoption grows 1,200% in Africa

A recent Chainalysis report indicates that Bitcoin adoption has grown by 1200% in Africa.

5 years ago

Culture

Akon’s $6 billion ‘AkonCity’ is only a placard in a Senegalese greenland

Akon’s futuristic city plans might have hit a snag as locals express disappointment about the pace of the project.

5 years ago

Adoption

Crypto-loving Nigeria begins eNaira CBDC project

Nigeria’s central bank has announced plans of its eNaira project in partnership with a crypto firm.

5 years ago

Adoption

Kenya does more peer-to-peer crypto trades than anywhere else in the world

According to Chainalysis, Kenyans lead the world in crypto P2P trading.

5 years ago

Adoption

Emerging markets like Nigeria, Kenya led 880% global crypto growth in 2021

Data on global cryptocurrency adoption reveals growing interest from residents of emerging countries as they are willing to enter the space.

5 years ago

Adoption

Here’s what Cardano (ADA) has been up to with the Ethiopia project

Hoskinson reveals Cardano’s progress on developing blockchain infrastructure in Ethiopia and explains how the company discerns for whom it develops identity solutions.

5 years ago

Adoption

Nigeria moved $40 million via peer-to-peer Bitcoin (BTC) trades last month

Data from UsefulTulips have shown that Nigerians, using the P2P trading method traded almost $40 million BTC

5 years ago

Adoption

Bitcoin, Ethereum peer-to-peer volumes in Nigeria continue surging

Available information has shown that Nigeria has recorded tremendous growth in its crypto P2P trade volume despite the imposed restrictions on the sector by the government.

5 years ago