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Bitcoin in Africa

 

There’s a huge demand for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in Africa. Never has there been a time with so much bitcoin activity in Africa as it is today. 

 

In fact, sub Saharan countries, for example, Nigeria, is currently the second largest global bitcoin market on Paxful. Kenya and South Africa hold the 8th and 10th position respectively. 

 

According to Google trends statistics, three African countries were among the top 5 countries with the highest search volumes for bitcoin in 2020, with Nigeria and South Africa being the first and second of the top 5.

 

Bitcoin in Africa

Crypto Wallets: A Major Hurdle To Crypto Mass Adoption – Interview with Francis Obasi, Lead Wallet CEO

15 April 2021 Bolu Abiodun

Cryptocurrencies are getting more popular each year, but mainstream adoption and usage of digital currencies and assets are nowhere close. According to Buy Bitcoin Worldwide, […]

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Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency-Maana Na Jinsi Inavyofanya Kazi

10 April 2021 Grace Simon

Sehemu ya kwanza Miaka kuku na moja iliyopita, neno “cryptocurrency”lilionekana la ajabu kwa wengi. Hata Sasa hili neno limekuwa likisikika mara kwa mara lakini bado […]

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ICE3X, One Of South Africa’s Oldest Crypto Exchange Cease Operations

10 April 2021 Adebiyi Emmanuel

ICE3X, one of the first and oldest crypto exchanges in South Africa and across Africa which was founded in the year 2013 with roughly 80,000 […]

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Central Bank of Egypt Resounds Warnings Against Trading in all Cryptocurrencies

31 March 2021 Adebiyi Emmanuel

According to Daily News Egypt, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has, once again, sent out a warning statement to the general public, against issuance, […]

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How Bitcoin Could Shape Democracy In Africa

24 March 2021 Kehinde Ojewale

The political system in Africa is still struggling to attain a full-fledged democracy. Elections are still being rigged, and freedom of expression is still significantly […]

Bitcoin in Africa

Crypto and Forex Trading is Forging a New Path Towards Financial Independence For the African Youthful Population

24 March 2021 Kehinde Ojewale

As the level of unemployment in Nigeria grows at an alarming rate, Nigerian youths, more than previous times, are starting to explore multiple alternative paths […]

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Cryptocurrencies: The Emerging Face Of Money In Africa

15 March 2021 Kehinde Ojewale

A financial seismic shift is quietly but rapidly sweeping the coasts of Africa, with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies championing the movement. The volume of crypto-related […]

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Central Bank of Nigeria Prohibit Banks from Processing Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Transactions

5 February 2021 Bolu Abiodun

The Central Bank of Nigeria in a circular released dated 5th, February, 2021 has prohibit banks and financial institutions from processing bitcoin and cryptocurrency related […]

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Davido Starting Bitcoin Exchange Company: What It Means For Bitcoin In Nigeria

3 February 2021 Bolu Abiodun

Nigerian music power house, Davido, has revealed plans to start a bitcoin trading company. The singer revealed in a tweet, that he is “thinking of […]

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Mapping Out Nigeria’s Blockchain Ecosystem

25 January 2021 Kehinde Ojewale

Globally, Nigeria’s blockchain ecosystem has evolved to be one of the most active in the world. Nigeria is currently the second largest bitcoin market, behind […]

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