Bitcoin
Bitcoin is South Africa’s most preferred crypto asset — SARB report
Adoption is on the rise, but with increased adoption comes financial stability risks that the bank is now looking to counteract.
Dec 1, 2025
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Bitcoin mining set to power Ethiopia’s energy expansion
Ethiopia just inaugurated Africa’s largest dam, doubling power output — but still lacks the funds to deliver universal electricity access.
Sep 15, 2025
Mariblock Weekly
🟠 Sub-Saharan Africa emerges as third-largest crypto market globally
Plus: Mariblock Roundtable; 🇿🇦 South Africa’s Altvest to raise $210 million for Bitcoin treasury reserve
Sep 15, 2025
Bitcoin
South Africa’s Altvest to raise $210 million for Bitcoin treasury reserve
The Johannesburg-based firm will rename itself Africa Bitcoin Corp. and hold the cryptocurrency on its balance sheet.
Sep 9, 2025
Regulation
Ethiopia halts new crypto mining permits as power capacity reaches limit
This comes after the East African nation generated $55 million from Bitcoin mining over a 10-month period in 2024, primarily through agreements with 25 mining companies.
Aug 14, 2025
Funding
Btrust grants $1M to ten Bitcoin-focused events and developer education programs
The Jack Dorsey-founded nonprofit awarded these grants to four African Bitcoin events and conferences of the ten beneficiaries.
May 20, 2025
Funding
HRF grants four African projects in Q1 2025
The Human Rights Foundation via its Bitcoin Development Fund gave out 10 bitcoins to 23 projects globally
Apr 7, 2025
Policy
Luno chief calls for regulatory clarity around bitcoin’s onshore status in South Africa
Paul Harker says a significant amount of capital is on the sidelines waiting to be injected into the asset as soon as the classification is made.
Mar 12, 2025
Mariblock Weekly
🟠 America now has a Bitcoin reserve. Will Africa follow?
Plus: 🌍 Hedera makes undisclosed ‘strategic investment’ in stablecoin payments firm, Ivorypay. 🌍 Swiss fintech Centi expands African presence with Yellow Card partnership. 🌍 Ethereum layer-2 chain, Lisk, announces completion of first cohort of incubator.
Mar 10, 2025
Policy
SARB governor opposes crypto lobbyists influencing government decisions
Kganyago is unmoved by calls for government-owned bitcoin reserves, claiming the cryptocurrency is no different from apples and beef.
Jan 27, 2025
Bitcoin
Ethiopia earns $55 Million from bitcoin mining deals in 10 months
The East African country wants to position itself as a global bitcoin mining hub with hundreds more megawatts of power to be made available for bitcoin miners in the country.
Nov 12, 2024
Bitcoin
Power play: Bitcoin miners flock to Ethiopia for low-cost electricity
The East African country hopes to earn much-needed foreign exchange by providing electricity to these mining companies.
Feb 14, 2024
Talent
Btrust Builders kicks off inaugural fellowship for Bitcoin developers in Africa
The fellowship, Btrust Builder’s first since it acquired Qala, is expected to train African software developers on Bitcoin open-source development.
Jan 23, 2024
Policy
How crypto provides people with a way out during conflicts
During wars and protests, cryptocurrency offers people an escape route. It provides a means of financial freedom and independence from traditional financial systems.
Nov 23, 2023
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Ekasi: A South African non-profit’s vision to create a Bitcoin circular economy
Bitcoin Ekasi hopes to create a circular economy where South Africans can get paid, purchase items and pay for services in bitcoin without first converting it to fiat.
Oct 17, 2023
Litigation
MTI’s liquidators to refund part of victims’ recovered bitcoins
1,281 bitcoins have so far been recovered and will be repaid to victims who submit claims only after the courts have made some clarifications.
Oct 4, 2023
Cybercrime
Crypto scam alert: Argo Blockchain does not have Nigerian and Kenyan entities
Argo-Coin and Argo Kenya have been taking money from Nigerians and Kenyans to invest in Bitcoin mining equipment and earn outrageous ROIs
Sep 20, 2023
Cybercrime
Remitano crypto exchange hacked for $2.7 million, narrowly avoids a further $1.4 million tether loss
The crypto exchange mainly based in emerging markets lost $2.7million in what is believed to be a well-coordinated attack and a potential loss of $1.4million was averted by Tether.
Sep 20, 2023
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Dada receives a $10,000 donation from Samara Asset Group
Bitcoin Dada hopes to increase women’s participation in bitcoin by creating a more equitable and inclusive financial system in Africa and beyond.
Sep 19, 2023
Mariblock Weekly
🟠 Kenya’s digital asset tax: death knell for crypto adoption?
Plus: 🌍 Btrust, cofounded by Jack Dorsey and Jay Z, acquires African Bitcoin talent development firm Qala 🇰🇪 | Worldcoin probe: project CEO appears before Kenyan parliament 🇨🇲 | Crypto adoption on the rise in Cameroon, amidst growing concerns of Ponzi schemes - study
Sep 18, 2023