We are happy to be here with you today.
Bitcoin is more than a currency or a financial asset. Bitcoin is the future of equality between Africa and the rest of the world. Sadly, 70% of Africans are still unaware of Bitcoin and what it truly represents and it is our responsibility to spread the word.
So do your best to make sure everyone around you understands Bitcoin.
Here are our updates for today:
- Recent African Bitcoin news
- Brand new products from African Bitcoiners💎
- Bitcoin Jobs Alerts💖
- Upcoming Bitcoin meetups
- Watchlist recommendation on African Bitcoin
Here are some interesting stories from the African Bitcoin space:
1. FTX’s collapse has sent shivers down the spine of Africa’s crypto community
The FTX saga has taken a toll on the African Crypto community. Many crypto traders in Africa who used FTX-linked platforms are in shock, voicing their regrets on social media, unable to withdraw their funds, and with nowhere to file their grievances. Click here to read more.
2. Zimbabwean Central Bank launches CBDC consumer survey
Nigeria isn’t the only country bent on making another “central bank digital currency” mistake, Japan made the same move but pulled out of its plan in August The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) seems to be bent on making the same mistake as they push for residents to share their views and thoughts concerning “the design and nature of the bank’s proposed CBDC [central bank digital currency].” According to the bank’s November 9 tweet, which links to the survey form, Zimbabwean residents must complete the exercise before 7 December 2022. Click here to learn more.
3. Bitcoin owes its success in Nigeria to the unstoppable youth, says Paxful CEO
It is no news that Paxful’s co-founder Ray Youssef is a lover of Nigeria and Nigerians. In an interview during Bitcoin Amsterdam, he said the mental strength and hustle of Nigerians, combined with the introduction of Bitcoin rails in the country, is making a real difference in breaking “economic apartheid.” Click here to read more.
4. BFF’s Bitcoin Flyer now available for free in nine different languages
Bitcoin for Fairness launched a Bitcoin flyer recently. The Bitcoin flyer is a mini Bitcoin, self-custody, and anti-scam education pamphlet that could be shared at Bitcoin Meetups. Last week, they announced that the flyer is now available for free in 9 languages. Click here to read more.
5. How to build a Bitcoin Beach: Advice from the pros
If you are interested in starting a Bitcoin community in your country like Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador, Bitcoin Ekasi in South Africa, and Dakar Bitcoin Days in Senegal then check out what the fantastic founders of these communities have to say about how to set up a Bitcoin community. Click here to read more.
Bitcoin education is the foundation on which Bitcoin adoption in Africa will succeed.
Help us enroll non-Bitcoiners in our Bitcoin for Beginners course.
We want to record every single adoption, cheer every new Bitcoiner and announce every new spot where Bitcoin becomes an official means of payment. This is why we launched our Bitcoiner Map page on our website! Click here to check it out.
1. UX Designer
We have an opening for a UX Designer. If you love Bitcoin and want to create a User Journey for Bitcoin Projects then this job is for you! We will need to see a portfolio of your work and get to know you to see if you are a good fit for the role. Click here to apply.
If you love Bitcoin and want to write about Bitcoin you should consider applying for this role. To qualify you don’t need any prior work experience, we just need to see your portfolio and check that you are a good fit for the role. Click here to learn more.
Here are Bitcoin meetups we are excited about:
1. Bitnob Meetup in Ghana
Bitnob will be hosting the first-ever meetup in Ghana at 5 pm on Friday, 8 December 2022. The meeting will hold at YOTA No 95 La- Baweleshi Road, Accra, Ghana. The first 50 people to arrive at the meeting will get a gift from Bitnob! Click here to see more.
2. African Bitcoin Conference
The African Bitcoin Conference is set to be held at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra, Ghana, from 5 to 7 December 2022. Some of the speakers include Jark Dorsey, Kgothatso Ngako, Hermann Buhr Vivier, Elizabeth Stark, Ray Youseff, Alex Gladstein, Obi Nwosi, Vladimir Fomene, Mary Victoria Imasuen, Paco de la India and so many more. Find out more about the conference here.
In line with the need to have Bitcoin off exchanges and in self custody, we would like to recommend this podcast. Listen as Craig Raw talk about the importance of financial self sovereignty and how Sparrow wallet contributes to this.
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.😃
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