Bitcoin Lightning Network Powers Transparent Payroll at Ugandan Orphanage School
In a major milestone for financial sovereignty and NGO transparency, Starlight School in Bugiri, Uganda, has fully automated its payroll
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Author: Sarah White
The $600 Million Lesson: Why Stefan Thomas’s Forgotten Password Should Terrify Every African Bitcoin Holder
In the volatile financial landscape, few stories hit harder than that of Stefan Thomas. In 2011, the programmer received 7,002
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Namibia’s Central Bank Greenlights Bitcoin Investing, Mandates Service Provider Licensing
In a major policy clarification, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) has confirmed that citizens are entirely free to invest in
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Inside Africa Free Routing’s Bujumbura Lightning Developer Bootcamp
From May 25–29, 2026, Africa Free Routing, a project initiated by African Bitcoiners focused on scaling Layer-2 infrastructure across the
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Bitcoin Nairobi Conference 2026: Showcasing Real-World Freedom Tech and Circular Economies
From June 24th to 26th, 2026, the Bitcoin Nairobi Conference 2026 will gather policymakers, developers, business owners, and local node
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African Bitcoin Day 2026: One Day of Education Beats a Decade of Regulation
Across Africa, regulators continue drafting frameworks for digital assets, tightening reporting requirements, and debating how Bitcoin should fit into existing
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Paul Eke Steps Up as Hodl Hodl’s Africa Regional Lead: Bringing Non-Custodial Bitcoin Trading to Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa
In a strategic move generating significant momentum across the African Bitcoin ecosystem, prominent community builder Paul Eke has officially gone
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Sparrow Wallet 2.5.0 Brings Silent Payments to Bitcoin: A Major Leap Forward for Privacy and Usability
Sparrow Wallet, one of the most respected desktop applications for users who prioritize self-custody and full transparency, has released version
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Btrust Announces New Board of Directors, Completing Governance Transition
Btrust, the nonprofit organization dedicated to decentralizing Bitcoin development across Africa and the Global South, has officially appointed a new
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Why the Global Bitcoin Space Should Keep Its Eyes on Hack4Freedom Lagos
Over the weekend of May 16–17, 2026, Hack4Freedom Lagos officially kicked off a two-week virtual build phase. And if you
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