Bitcoin in Africa: A Changing Landscape

This chapter explores the complex motivations and regulatory dynamics surrounding Bitcoin development in Nigeria and the broader African context. It highlights the challenges and growth in Bitcoin adoption, driven by a combination of historical perceptions, scams, and the rise of legitimate cryptocurrency entities amid evolving government regulations.

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Join us on this episode of Bitcoin Fundamentals as we talk with Abubakar Nur Khalil, a distinguished Bitcoin Core Contributor and founder of Recursive Capital. We explore Bitcoin's progress across Africa, discussing regulation, P2P dynamics, and significant developments in Nigeria. We also cover Abubakar's role at Btrust alongside Jack Dorsey and Jay Z, Recursive Capital's mission, and future Bitcoin advancements.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

06:46 - The current state of Bitcoin development in Africa.

06:46 - Insights into Bitcoin regulation and P2P dynamics in Nigeria.

14:09 - Abubakar Nur Khalil's journey as a self-taught programmer and Bitcoin Core Contributor.

31:46 - The role and achievements of Btrust in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

42:39 - The mission and strategy behind Recursive Capital.

47:50 - Key Bitcoin investments and developments in Africa.

50:36 - Challenges faced by Bitcoin initiatives in the region.

54:13 - What Abubakar is optimistic about for Bitcoin in 2024 and beyond.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

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