Top South African retail store now accepts payments in bitcoin across all branches
Pick n Pay’s decision to accept bitcoin payments come amidst an increasingly crypto-friendly posture from the South African government.
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IMF tells Ghana to stop borrowing from its central bank: report
The West African country must do this to access the loan it requested from the International Monetary Fund.
Rwanda cracks down on illegal crypto sale, prosecutes former MD of microfinance institutions
He faces up to 10 years in prison for illegally advocating for and taking investments in BITSEC
How bitcoin is keeping Africa’s oldest national park from going under
The Virunga National Park, caught amidst ongoing conflicts, has struggled to attract tourists, its main revenue source. Now, bitcoin is provided a lifeline.
Central African Republic to create a crypto legal framework
The bill will help to create a friendly business environment, says President Touadera.
Nigeria's first active Bitcoin Lightning node launches in Lagos
The new node, dubbed NigeriaFreeRouting, improves the accessibility of payments via the Lightning Network for bitcoin users in Nigeria.
Morocco has developed a draft law for regulating crypto: report
Bank Al-Maghrib worked with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to develop the draft law.