Hello African Bitcoiners,
We are absolutely thrilled to announce our upcoming “Bitcoin for Her” Twitter Space, We are dedicated to building an online community that empowers African women with the life-changing potential of Bitcoin. Register now for an extraordinary journey of financial empowerment, knowledge, and boundless opportunities!
More details below:
Introducing Bitcoin For Her: An online community empowering African women with Bitcoin.
Recent African Bitcoin News
Africa Free Routing Weekly Stats
African Bitcoiner Jobs
African Bitcoin Meetups
Playlist Recommendation
Let’s go 📥
Did you know that Sub-Saharan Africa proudly holds the title for the world’s highest rate of women entrepreneurs, with a remarkable 27%? This statistic speaks volumes about the potential impact African women can have in driving Bitcoin adoption across the continent.
We firmly believe that empowering African women with the knowledge and understanding of Bitcoin can make a significant difference in the adoption and integration of this transformative technology. By equipping women, we can unleash a wave of innovation, financial inclusion, and economic growth throughout Africa.
We invite you to join us on this exciting journey of empowering African women with Bitcoin. Together, let’s harness the entrepreneurial spirit, ignite a passion for financial independence, and create a vibrant ecosystem where African women thrive and drive Bitcoin adoption forward.
Here are some interesting news from the African Bitcoin space:
1. Nigeria regulator says local Binance operations ‘illegal’
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared that the operation of Binance Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of Binance, is illegal in the country. The company is neither registered nor regulated by the Commission and its operations in Nigeria are therefore illegal. The Commission urges Nigerians to be wary of investing in crypto-assets and crypto-asset related financial products and services if the service provider/its platform is not registered or regulated by the Commission. It also warns that investing in crypto-assets is extremely risky and may result in total loss of their investment. Read more.
2. China Throws Weight Behind BRICS Expansion, Eyes Challenge to US Dollar Dominance as Bitcoin Gains Momentum
China has announced its intention to support the BRICS’ plan to expand the five-member grouping with “like-minded partners”. This is in response to Nicolas Maduro’s effort to add Venezuela to the group. BRICS is a grouping of emerging economies founded in 2001 and has since included Saudi Arabia, Iran, Argentina, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Egypt, Bahrain, Indonesia, two unnamed East African nations, and one unnamed West African nation. The BRICS platform is exploring the possibility of creating a new common currency and depopularizing the United States dollar. Saudi Arabia and Iran have made efforts to shift their country’s dependence on the dollar, and Bitcoin (BTC) is becoming the most talked-about alternative. Read more.
3. A CBDC is ‘Not a Compelling Priority in the Short to Medium Term,’ Says the Central Bank of Kenya
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced that it does not see the immediate implementation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in Kenya as a compelling priority in the short to medium term. This comes after a comprehensive analysis of public feedback and taking into account global development. Participants highlighted the importance of taking into account Kenya’s advanced digital payment infrastructure and extensive financial inclusion, as well as the need for a thorough evaluation of the potential risks linked to a CBDC. Nigeria remains the only African country to have launched a CBDC to date. Read more.
Here are the latest stats for the Lightning Network in Africa:
Actives Nodes: 51
Total Capacity: 970,978,315 sats
Total Channels: 401
Top 5 Lightnng Nodes in Africa
| Nodes | Total Capacity | Topic Channels |
|---|---|---|
|
304,663,121 sats [11% 🚀] |
62 [3%🚀] |
|
|
184,249,619 sats [1%🚀] |
38 [3%🚀] |
|
|
134,420,375 sats [0%] |
56 [0%] |
|
|
105,571,592 sats [48%🚀] |
35 [13%🚀] |
|
|
51,007,612 sats [0%] |
19 [0%] |
These weekly stats are brought to you by Africa Free Routing, Africa’s fastest and most reliable lightning node network. Visit their site to get connected to the lightning network.
Available Bitcoin Jobs:
1. Community Manager
Are you a talented writer and social media maven? We’re looking for a Community Manager to join our team! If you’re passionate about creating engaging content, building a community, and working with minimal supervision, then we want to hear from you. As long as you were born or raised in Africa and currently living anywhere on the continent, you’re eligible to apply.
2. Junior PHP Coder
Are you a promising young coder looking for an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills, work hard, and grow rapidly in your career? Look no further! We are looking for a motivated and talented Junior PHP coder to join our dynamic team. If you’re self-motivated, highly organized, and able to work remotely with minimal supervision, then we want to hear from you.
Check out our Bitcoiner Jobs page to see more exciting opportunities in the African Bitcoin space.
Bitcoin meetup we are excited about:
1. Running a lightning network in Africa Webinar
Just two days to go! Join us on June 15th for another exciting and insightful webinar with Megasley, the most famous Lightning node runner in Africa. Discover the latest trends, strategies, and industry insights that will empower your business to reach new heights. Register now.
2. Bitcoin Enthusiast Gathering in Johannesburg
Get ready for an exciting and friendly gathering with the vibrant JHB Bitcoin community on June 16th at 18:30 pm at Dainfern Golf Estate Country Club, Johannesburg. Discover new horizons, forge meaningful connections with like-minded individuals, and dive into captivating discussions about the latest Bitcoin trends. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating event. RSVP now!
3. Bitcoin For Her: Bitcoin for Her: an online community empowering African women with Bitcoin
Join our “Bitcoin fo Her” Twitter space on the 19th of June at 2pm UTC. Discover the Bitcoin revolution, gain valuable knowledge, and connect with a vibrant community of like-minded women. More details soon!
4. Bitcoin Meetup in Stellenbosch
Join the thrilling discussing of all things Bitcoin every first Thursday of the month at Vendetta’s Pizzeria, Hamman Street. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, everyone is welcome to come and learn. There will also be a chance to network with other Bitcoin enthusiasts in the area. More details.
5. Bitcoin Cape Town Monthly Meetup
Every first Thursday of the month, Cape Town comes alive with the Cape Town Bitcoin Social Meetup! Join us on Thursday, 17th July 2023, for the next gathering at the brand-new venue, Square Café & Wine Bar at the Century City Hotel Urban Square. This monthly event is the perfect opportunity for Bitcoin enthusiasts to come together and connect. More details.
6. African Bitcoin Conference 2023
Get ready to mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Africa Bitcoin Conference is returning, bigger and better than ever before. Join us in Accra, Ghana from December 1-3, 2023, as we come together to explore the vital role of Bitcoin in the pursuit of freedom. Don’t miss out on this transformative event!. See more.
You might be one of those African Bitcoiners who don’t understand Ark an alternative layer two protocol. Ark presents a promising solution to Bitcoin’s inbound liquidity problem by offering cheap, anonymous, and user-friendly off-chain transactions. Watch a Bitcoin developer by the name of Burak unveiled Ark, at the Bitcoin 2023 conference.
Please get in touch with us if you would like us to feature your available jobs, blog posts, podcasts, meetups, Bitcoin projects or anything else you might be working on for Bitcoin in Africa and we will feature you in our newsletter. Just email us on hello@bitcoiners.africa and we’ll make it happen.😃
Note that we only accept content on Bitcoin in Africa.
Stay Inspired!
Register for the launch of Bitcoin for Her Space on the 19th of June. It’s a momentous occasion you won’t want to miss! Together, let’s seize this opportunity to ignite the fire of financial empowerment, unlock African women’s full potential, and create a brighter financial future for ourselves and Africa.
Spread the word and invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join the movement. Together, we will shatter barriers, uplift one another, and pave the way for a world where African women thrive in the realm of Bitcoin.
Keep that Bitcoin spirit alive and stay tuned for more exciting updates.
This is just the beginning, and the best is yet to come!
Your Bitcoin Aficionados,
African Bitcoiners
Subscribe to our Newsletter
To get all the latest news, articles, resources and updates about Bitcoin
"*" indicates required fields