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Africa is the second-largest and second-most-populous continent in the world. It is widely accepted as the earliest place inhabited by modern humans. Africa is home to at least 54 recognized states and is also considered the poorest continent in the world, despite being rich in natural resources. The widespread economic underdevelopment is attributed to a variety of factors, such as corrupt government regimes, frequent military conflict, harsh climate, and lack of access to foreign capital and modern medicine. However, in 2016 this situation is changing rapidly. Economies of African countries are being quickly modernized, displaying annual GDP growth of up to 6%. Bitcoin is one of the major drivers of African economic development, allowing some of the poorest, unbanked inhabitants of the continent access to global capital.

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It is Baby Steps But Bitcoin is Taking Root in Africa

JUL 24, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Bitcoin growth continues in Africa’s big cryptocurrency players, but there are also baby steps in Tanzania.

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“Ethereum Island” Mauritius Craves To Become Blockchain Paradise

JUL 13, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Tropical Island Mauritius is a likely destination for Blockchain innovators to settle as a technology hub that has the government's backing

14260 | 2

Botswana Clinic Now Accepts Bitcoin As Cryptocurrency Takes Root in Africa

APR 28, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Bitcoin is taking roots in Africa, and here is another sign of it in Gaborone, Botswana

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Bitcoin Price at $500,000 by 2030: African Projection

APR 17, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

How Africa will contribute to the Bitcoin price rise now and in next decade.

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Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies Will Fuel Tech Boom in Africa: Expert

MAR 06, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Hermann Djoumessi says Bitcoin could be the engine for African growth which will definitely fuel the continent's great leap forward. In his judgment, this is a sweeping knowledge and technology jump that is expected to happen within the next five years.

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Africans Learn To Separate Onecoin, Scamcoins From Bitcoin

FEB 27, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

There should be a clear distinction between how Onecoin and Bitcoin are presented to the public to avoid any misunderstandings.

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Bitcoin Conquers Morocco As Underground Crypto Bazaar is Flourishing

FEB 15, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies use are spreading rapidly in the Kingdom of Morocco on the blind side of the global Satoshi community.

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In Africa, M-Pesa Success is Example in Bitcoin Adoption: BitcoinNow Founder

FEB 01, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Nigeria and Africa generally are showing a huge sign of optimism for Bitcoin trading. But there are some challenges to overcome.

143 | 4

Durban Bitcoin Seminar Aims At Educating South Africans on Crypto Opportunities

JAN 10, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

BitClub is organizing a free Bitcoin Seminar in Durban to educate the public about the immense benefits Bitcoin is offering the global community.

384 | 2

Expert: African Regulatory Environment Has To Change For Blockchain Innovation To Flourish

DEC 26, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

A lack of cooperation between regulators and Blockchain players threatens innovation in parts of Africa.

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Zimbabwe Unleashes New Dollar-Pegged Currency, Should Switch to Bitcoin Instead

DEC 03, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Zimbabwe has begun printing bond notes, allegedly pegged to the US dollar, to curb inflation, as other countries turn to Bitcoin.

103 | 2

Huge Variations of BTC Price In African Markets Raises Suspicions Of Foul Play

DEC 01, 2016 | William Suberg

Developing markets turning on to Bitcoin are experiencing huge variations in the price of buying a bitcoin - and rumors of ulterior motives are beginning to surface.

148 | 1

Major Bitcoin Exchanges are Targeting Africa as Next Big Market

NOV 12, 2016 | Joseph Young

An increasing number of Bitcoin exchanges are beginning to expand their services to the African market, providing higher liquidity and favorable conversion rates.

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Why Kenya’s Central Bank Demonizes Bitcoin, Frames It as ‘Illegal’

NOV 08, 2016 | Frisco d'Anconia

In a backward move, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has outlawed Bitcoin directing and cautioning Kenyans to reject it.

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Steemit Uses Community Event To Reach Out To Africa

NOV 02, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

The South African city of Johannesburg kicked off the first edition of Steem Saturday, an event created by community members of the decentralised social media platform Steemit.

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Bitcoin Price at $500,000 by 2030: African Projection

APR 17, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

How Africa will contribute to the Bitcoin price rise now and in next decade.

21630 | 6

“Ethereum Island” Mauritius Craves To Become Blockchain Paradise

JUL 13, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Tropical Island Mauritius is a likely destination for Blockchain innovators to settle as a technology hub that has the government's backing

14260 | 2

Botswana Clinic Now Accepts Bitcoin As Cryptocurrency Takes Root in Africa

APR 28, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Bitcoin is taking roots in Africa, and here is another sign of it in Gaborone, Botswana

13936

It is Baby Steps But Bitcoin is Taking Root in Africa

JUL 24, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Bitcoin growth continues in Africa’s big cryptocurrency players, but there are also baby steps in Tanzania.

9932 | 2

Bitcoin Conquers Morocco As Underground Crypto Bazaar is Flourishing

FEB 15, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies use are spreading rapidly in the Kingdom of Morocco on the blind side of the global Satoshi community.

1744

Africans Learn To Separate Onecoin, Scamcoins From Bitcoin

FEB 27, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

There should be a clear distinction between how Onecoin and Bitcoin are presented to the public to avoid any misunderstandings.

1409 | 9

Why Kenya’s Central Bank Demonizes Bitcoin, Frames It as ‘Illegal’

NOV 08, 2016 | Frisco d'Anconia

In a backward move, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has outlawed Bitcoin directing and cautioning Kenyans to reject it.

498

Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies Will Fuel Tech Boom in Africa: Expert

MAR 06, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Hermann Djoumessi says Bitcoin could be the engine for African growth which will definitely fuel the continent's great leap forward. In his judgment, this is a sweeping knowledge and technology jump that is expected to happen within the next five years.

403

Durban Bitcoin Seminar Aims At Educating South Africans on Crypto Opportunities

JAN 10, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

BitClub is organizing a free Bitcoin Seminar in Durban to educate the public about the immense benefits Bitcoin is offering the global community.

384 | 2

Huge Variations of BTC Price In African Markets Raises Suspicions Of Foul Play

DEC 01, 2016 | William Suberg

Developing markets turning on to Bitcoin are experiencing huge variations in the price of buying a bitcoin - and rumors of ulterior motives are beginning to surface.

148 | 1

Major Bitcoin Exchanges are Targeting Africa as Next Big Market

NOV 12, 2016 | Joseph Young

An increasing number of Bitcoin exchanges are beginning to expand their services to the African market, providing higher liquidity and favorable conversion rates.

146

In Africa, M-Pesa Success is Example in Bitcoin Adoption: BitcoinNow Founder

FEB 01, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Nigeria and Africa generally are showing a huge sign of optimism for Bitcoin trading. But there are some challenges to overcome.

143 | 4

Zimbabwe Unleashes New Dollar-Pegged Currency, Should Switch to Bitcoin Instead

DEC 03, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Zimbabwe has begun printing bond notes, allegedly pegged to the US dollar, to curb inflation, as other countries turn to Bitcoin.

103 | 2

Steemit Uses Community Event To Reach Out To Africa

NOV 02, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

The South African city of Johannesburg kicked off the first edition of Steem Saturday, an event created by community members of the decentralised social media platform Steemit.

17

Expert: African Regulatory Environment Has To Change For Blockchain Innovation To Flourish

DEC 26, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

A lack of cooperation between regulators and Blockchain players threatens innovation in parts of Africa.

11

Africans Learn To Separate Onecoin, Scamcoins From Bitcoin

FEB 27, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

There should be a clear distinction between how Onecoin and Bitcoin are presented to the public to avoid any misunderstandings.

1409 | 9

Bitcoin Price at $500,000 by 2030: African Projection

APR 17, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

How Africa will contribute to the Bitcoin price rise now and in next decade.

21630 | 6

In Africa, M-Pesa Success is Example in Bitcoin Adoption: BitcoinNow Founder

FEB 01, 2017 | Olusegun Ogundeji

Nigeria and Africa generally are showing a huge sign of optimism for Bitcoin trading. But there are some challenges to overcome.

143 | 4

Durban Bitcoin Seminar Aims At Educating South Africans on Crypto Opportunities

JAN 10, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

BitClub is organizing a free Bitcoin Seminar in Durban to educate the public about the immense benefits Bitcoin is offering the global community.

384 | 2

“Ethereum Island” Mauritius Craves To Become Blockchain Paradise

JUL 13, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Tropical Island Mauritius is a likely destination for Blockchain innovators to settle as a technology hub that has the government's backing

14260 | 2

It is Baby Steps But Bitcoin is Taking Root in Africa

JUL 24, 2017 | Darryn Pollock

Bitcoin growth continues in Africa’s big cryptocurrency players, but there are also baby steps in Tanzania.

9932 | 2

Zimbabwe Unleashes New Dollar-Pegged Currency, Should Switch to Bitcoin Instead

DEC 03, 2016 | Joël Valenzuela

Zimbabwe has begun printing bond notes, allegedly pegged to the US dollar, to curb inflation, as other countries turn to Bitcoin.

103 | 2

Huge Variations of BTC Price In African Markets Raises Suspicions Of Foul Play

DEC 01, 2016 | William Suberg

Developing markets turning on to Bitcoin are experiencing huge variations in the price of buying a bitcoin - and rumors of ulterior motives are beginning to surface.

148 | 1

Bitcoin Conquers Morocco As Underground Crypto Bazaar is Flourishing

FEB 15, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies use are spreading rapidly in the Kingdom of Morocco on the blind side of the global Satoshi community.

1744

Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies Will Fuel Tech Boom in Africa: Expert

MAR 06, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Hermann Djoumessi says Bitcoin could be the engine for African growth which will definitely fuel the continent's great leap forward. In his judgment, this is a sweeping knowledge and technology jump that is expected to happen within the next five years.

403

Why Kenya’s Central Bank Demonizes Bitcoin, Frames It as ‘Illegal’

NOV 08, 2016 | Frisco d'Anconia

In a backward move, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has outlawed Bitcoin directing and cautioning Kenyans to reject it.

498

Botswana Clinic Now Accepts Bitcoin As Cryptocurrency Takes Root in Africa

APR 28, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Bitcoin is taking roots in Africa, and here is another sign of it in Gaborone, Botswana

13936

Major Bitcoin Exchanges are Targeting Africa as Next Big Market

NOV 12, 2016 | Joseph Young

An increasing number of Bitcoin exchanges are beginning to expand their services to the African market, providing higher liquidity and favorable conversion rates.

146

Expert: African Regulatory Environment Has To Change For Blockchain Innovation To Flourish

DEC 26, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

A lack of cooperation between regulators and Blockchain players threatens innovation in parts of Africa.

11

Steemit Uses Community Event To Reach Out To Africa

NOV 02, 2016 | Olusegun Ogundeji

The South African city of Johannesburg kicked off the first edition of Steem Saturday, an event created by community members of the decentralised social media platform Steemit.

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