bitcoin adoption

Blockchain Africa Conference (Bitcoin Events Pty. Ltd.)
Bitcoin and Stablecoins Will Bring Crypto Mass Adoption to Africa, Experts Say
The sentiment permeated talks and fireside chats at the 2023 Blockchain Africa Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Blockchain Africa Conference (Bitcoin Events Pty. Ltd.)

How Nigeria’s Presidential Election Could Impact Crypto Adoption
How Nigeria’s Presidential Election Could Impact Crypto Adoption
Reuters reports that candidate Bola Tinubu is currently in the lead for Nigeria's presidential election, but opposition parties are flagging concerns of fraud. This comes as t...
How Nigeria’s Presidential Election Could Impact Crypto Adoption

JAN3 CEO Samson Mow (Pixelmatic)
‘Hyperbitcoinization’ Is a Few Years Away, Predicts Samson Mow
The CEO of technology startup Jan3 explains why Bitcoin might become the world's preferred monetary system as early as 2030.
JAN3 CEO Samson Mow (Pixelmatic)

Morgan Stanley Says Record Number of Bitcoin Have Not Been Used for 6 Months; Future of Bitcoin Adoption
Morgan Stanley Says Record Number of Bitcoin Have Not Been Used for 6 Months; Future of Bitcoin Adoption
A record 78% of Bitcoin has not been used in transactions in the last six months, and the level is increasing, according to a Morgan Stanley research report. Plus, El Salvador...
Morgan Stanley Says Record Number of Bitcoin Have Not Been Used for 6 Months; Future of Bitcoin Adoption

El Salvador's flag (Getty Images)
El Salvador, Lugano Sign Agreement to Help Spread Bitcoin Adoption and Education
El Salvador also announced it was opening a “bitcoin office” in the southern Swiss city.
El Salvador's flag (Getty Images)

Crypto Retail Payments Thriving in Sub-Saharan Africa: Chainalysis
Crypto Retail Payments Thriving in Sub-Saharan Africa: Chainalysis
A new report by blockchain data firm Chainalysis reveals crypto is quietly thriving in Sub-Saharan Africa. Chainalysis Director of Research Kim Grauer discusses the region’s s...
Crypto Retail Payments Thriving in Sub-Saharan Africa: Chainalysis

El Salvador Debt Downgraded to CC Rating as President Bukele Seeks Re-Election
El Salvador Debt Downgraded to CC Rating as President Bukele Seeks Re-Election
El Salvador is likely to default on a January debt repayment because it has limited market access to raise the funds needed, in part because of its bitcoin adoption, according...
El Salvador Debt Downgraded to CC Rating as President Bukele Seeks Re-Election

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Likely to Drop Next Week
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Likely to Drop Next Week
“All About Bitcoin’s” Friday panel looks at what’s ahead: bitcoin mining difficulty is expected to drop next week, the World Economic Forum kicks off its annual meeting Sunday...
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Likely to Drop Next Week

El Salvador Using Crypto Software Firm AlphaPoint to Fix Chivo Wallet Problems
El Salvador Using Crypto Software Firm AlphaPoint to Fix Chivo Wallet Problems
El Salvador has been using technology from crypto software firm AlphaPoint to fix a series of problems that has plagued its state-run bitcoin wallet Chivo. AlphaPoint co-found...
El Salvador Using Crypto Software Firm AlphaPoint to Fix Chivo Wallet Problems

Rio De Janeiro to Allocate 1% of Treasury Reserves to Crypto
Rio De Janeiro to Allocate 1% of Treasury Reserves to Crypto
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second-most populous city, reportedly announced last week he plans to allocate 1% of the city’s treasury reserves to cryptocurrencies. Br...
Rio De Janeiro to Allocate 1% of Treasury Reserves to Crypto