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The latest adoption news and Bitcoin adoption stories from across Africa.

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Sep 6, 2026
Using Flash to offramp my Bitcoin to CFA in Benin
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Using Flash to offramp my Bitcoin to CFA in Benin

Using Flash to offramp my Bitcoin to CFA in Benin

Sep 6, 2026
Bitcoin as everyday empowerment
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Bitcoin as everyday empowerment

Destiny Smart speech at Bitcoin Mastermind Conference 2026 in Benin.

Sep 6, 2026
Bitcoin Mastermind 2026 in Cotonou: My First-Hand Experience in the Heart of Francophone Africa's Bitcoin Movement
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Bitcoin Mastermind 2026 in Cotonou: My First-Hand Experience in the Heart of Francophone Africa's Bitcoin Movement

I attended Bitcoin Mastermind 2026 in Cotonou, Benin from July 3 to 5, 2026. Here's my honest first-hand recap of the developer workshops, the panels, the hackathon, the Ouidah trip, and the launch of the Bitcoin Knowledge Hub.

Sep 6, 2026
Bitcoin Mastermind Conference 2026
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Bitcoin Mastermind Conference 2026

My experience in the Bitcoin Mastermind Conference 2026

Sep 6, 2026
What Is Entropy in Bitcoin? The Hidden Foundation of Every Seed Phrase
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What Is Entropy in Bitcoin? The Hidden Foundation of Every Seed Phrase

The COLDCARD incident put a little-known concept in the spotlight: entropy. Here is what entropy actually is, why it decides your wallet's security, and why it matters more than your seed phrase itself.

Aug 2, 2026
Which COLDCARD Models Are Affected and What to Do Right Now
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Which COLDCARD Models Are Affected and What to Do Right Now

A firmware flaw is draining Bitcoin from COLDCARD wallets, with losses mapped up to $70M. Here is which models are affected.

Aug 1, 2026
Bitlance: The Bitcoin-Native Freelancing Platform Built for the Global Workforce
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Bitlance: The Bitcoin-Native Freelancing Platform Built for the Global Workforce

The way people work has changed. The way they get paid hasn't — until now.

Jun 5, 2026
Kenya Just Gave 40 Million People a Bitcoin Address. The Rest of Africa Is Watching.
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Kenya Just Gave 40 Million People a Bitcoin Address. The Rest of Africa Is Watching.

Tando linked every M-Pesa phone number in Kenya to a Bitcoin Lightning address. No signup. No app. Here is why this matters for Bitcoin adoption across Africa.

May 14, 2026
4 Things Afribit Kibera Got Right That Most Bitcoin Projects Get Wrong
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4 Things Afribit Kibera Got Right That Most Bitcoin Projects Get Wrong

A closer look at the principles behind one of Africa's most quietly successful Bitcoin circular economies.

May 2, 2026
Conférence Bitcoin Afrique 2026: Francophone Africa's Bitcoin Moment Has Arrived
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Conférence Bitcoin Afrique 2026: Francophone Africa's Bitcoin Moment Has Arrived

The second edition of the Conférence Bitcoin Afrique just wrapped up in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Here is what happened, who showed up, and why this matters for Bitcoin adoption across Francophone Africa.

Apr 22, 2026
HRF Awards 1.5 Billion Satoshis to 26 Bitcoin Projects: A Spotlight on African Grantees
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HRF Awards 1.5 Billion Satoshis to 26 Bitcoin Projects: A Spotlight on African Grantees

The Human Rights Foundation's Bitcoin Development Fund awarded 1.5 billion satoshis to 26 projects in Q1 2026. Here is a detailed look at the African initiatives receiving funding, and why they matter.

Apr 4, 2026
Adopting Bitcoin Nairobi 2026: East Africa’s Inaugural Bitcoin Conference
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Adopting Bitcoin Nairobi 2026: East Africa’s Inaugural Bitcoin Conference

The Adopting Bitcoin Nairobi 2026 is set to make history as the first-ever East African edition of the globally recognized Adopting Bitcoin series. Scheduled for June 24 to 26, 2026, in Nairobi, the conference will bring together key players shaping the future of Bitcoin adoption across the continent.

Mar 27, 2026
BitcoinFriendlySA Launches South Africa's First Bitcoin-Only Online Store
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BitcoinFriendlySA Launches South Africa's First Bitcoin-Only Online Store

A Cape Town-based platform now lets South Africans buy locally produced goods (coffee, rooibos tea, and more) using Bitcoin via the Lightning Network, with zero fiat currency at any stage.

Mar 21, 2026
Bitcoin Payments in Africa: Culture, Usability, and the Path to Real Adoption
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Bitcoin Payments in Africa: Culture, Usability, and the Path to Real Adoption

A panel featuring Danny Knowles, Balogun Malik, and Emmanuel Kufre explores Bitcoin payments in Africa, highlighting culture, localization, usability challenges, CBDCs, and real-world adoption opportunities.

Feb 6, 2026
South African Fintech Ozow Launches Cryptocurrency Payments with MoneyBadger
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South African Fintech Ozow Launches Cryptocurrency Payments with MoneyBadger

Ozow officially launched cryptocurrency payments on its platform, powered by Bitcoin-focused payments provider MoneyBadger.

Feb 2, 2026
The African Agenda for Bitcoin
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The African Agenda for Bitcoin

We need factories, not churches. We have to stop treating Bitcoin like a religion to be preached and start treating it like a tool to be used. ~Femi Longe didn't hold back

Jan 30, 2026
Unique Graphic Received his first SATs during BAS 1st Bitcoin Diploma Cohort
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Unique Graphic Received his first SATs during BAS 1st Bitcoin Diploma Cohort

I first learned about Bitcoin through the Bitcoin Africa Story (BAS) 1st Bitcoin Diploma Cohort.

Jan 30, 2026
The African Bitcoin Circular Economy Summit 2026
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The African Bitcoin Circular Economy Summit 2026

The African Bitcoin Circular Economy Summit 2026 Delivered Real Momentum for Grassroots Builders and projects across Africa in Cape Town

Jan 29, 2026
The "Bitika" Case Study
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The "Bitika" Case Study

While many global Bitcoin applications are designed for Western capital markets, Bitika and similar projects born out of the Lightning Developers Bootcamps are driving adoption locally.

Jan 28, 2026
Farida Nabourema Welcome Address ABC 2025
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Farida Nabourema Welcome Address ABC 2025

The welcome address was delivered by Farida Nabourema, the former Executive Director of Africa Bitcoin Conference, and listening to her speak, it was clear that this was not just an opening speech but a call to reflection and responsibility.

Jan 26, 2026