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

Adoption

African countries leads the pack in Bitcoin ‘peer-to-peer’ trading, data shows

A new report from UsefulTulips has shown that African countries recorded over 15 percent of the growth in their Bitcoin peer-to-peer trading volume in the last six months

5 years ago

Adoption

Tanzania’s president is now calling for Bitcoin and crypto adoption

Tanzania is set to join the long list of nations gearing for crypto adoption.

5 years ago

Trading

Nigerian central bank does a U-turn on Bitcoin ban, saying they now “allow” it

The Governor of the Nigerian Central Bank changes his mind on restricting cryptocurrency trading. Some say he had little choice but to "allow" it.

5 years ago

NFTs

This project offers Bitcoin rewards for ‘Afrofuturist’ art that will be featured as NFTs

The organizers are inviting artists to share their vision of how technological advancements could change the face of African continent.

5 years ago

Analysis

Here’s two important reasons why Cardano (ADA) hit an all-time high today

The smart contract network has been on a tear in the past few months. Here's why.

5 years ago

Adoption

Cardano Africa Special reveals second major partnership, this time with Tanzania

As revealed today during the Africa Special event, developers IOG has secured a second major partnership deal for Cardano.

5 years ago

Adoption

Ethiopian government to use Cardano blockchain to benefit 5 million students

The move is made possible via a new partnership with Cardano maintainer IOHK.

5 years ago

Adoption

Could civil war in Ethiopia affect Cardano’s Africa plans?

The Cardano community eagerly awaits news on "birds landing," but could the escalation of violent conflict in Ethiopia scupper these plans?

5 years ago

Authorities to regulate one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin markets

Adoption 5 years ago

Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z to collaborate on Bitcoin development fund

Adoption 5 years ago

IOHK on the brink of securing a massive Cardano government contract in Africa

Adoption 5 years ago

Nigeria’s central bank moves to prohibit Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies

Regulation 5 years ago

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Africa News

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

African countries leads the pack in Bitcoin ‘peer-to-peer’ trading, data shows

Tanzania’s president is now calling for Bitcoin and crypto adoption

Nigerian central bank does a U-turn on Bitcoin ban, saying they now “allow” it

This project offers Bitcoin rewards for ‘Afrofuturist’ art that will be featured as NFTs

Here’s two important reasons why Cardano (ADA) hit an all-time high today

Cardano Africa Special reveals second major partnership, this time with Tanzania

Ethiopian government to use Cardano blockchain to benefit 5 million students

Could civil war in Ethiopia affect Cardano’s Africa plans?

Authorities to regulate one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin markets

Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z to collaborate on Bitcoin development fund

IOHK on the brink of securing a massive Cardano government contract in Africa

Nigeria’s central bank moves to prohibit Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies