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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