In-depth research on Bitcoin’s economic, social, and regulatory impact across Africa.
The Africa Bitcoin Institute’s Research Reports examine the evolving relationship between Bitcoin, monetary systems, regulation, financial inclusion, energy markets, and digital sovereignty on the African continent. Through empirical analysis, policy evaluation, and field-based observation, these reports aim to provide grounded insights for researchers, policymakers, builders, and institutions shaping Africa’s digital future.
State of Bitcoin Literature in Africa
A multi-part research series examining how African scholarship is engaging Bitcoin, CBDCs, stablecoins, financial inclusion, cross-border trade, and monetary sovereignty.
Read Research →OECD CARF and Crypto Transparency
An examination of the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), its phased implementation across Africa, and its implications for self-custody and financial sovereignty.
Read Research →Stablecoin Spotlight: Reports and Data
A data-driven review of stablecoin adoption across Africa, including monetary risks, remittance dynamics, regulatory responses, and Bitcoin’s counterposition.
Read Research →Research grounded in African realities.
Africa’s digital-asset ecosystem is evolving rapidly, yet reliable research on Bitcoin adoption, infrastructure, and policy remains limited. ABI’s work focuses on generating evidence-based insights rooted in African markets and lived realities — moving beyond speculation toward measurable understanding. Through continuous publication, stakeholder engagement, and ecosystem mapping, the institute aims to support informed public discourse and long-term institutional capacity across the continent.