Research from the continent.
ABI’s publications center on the questions we believe matter most for Africa’s digital asset future — from monetary sovereignty and regulation to inclusion, human rights, and open financial infrastructure.
Ghana at 69: Digital Asset Regulation and Bitcoin
As Ghana marks 69 years of independence, new regulatory signals from the Bank of Ghana are reshaping digital asset policy conversations across West Africa.
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Update on Ghana’s Recent Digital Assets Policy
Analysis of Ghana’s new virtual asset regulatory framework and implementation process.
Bitcoin Literature series : Part 7
Oil prices and Bitcoin volatility across emerging and frontier markets.
Bitcoin Literature series: Part 6
Cross-border payment systems and crypto adoption trends in Africa.
The Infrastructure Shift, Africa’s Next Financial Chapter
Exploring the infrastructure layers shaping Africa’s next digital economy phase.
Bitcoin Literature series: Part 5
CBDCs, fintech ecosystems, and crypto infrastructure in Uganda.
PayPal, Nigeria, and the Case for Open Financial Systems
Why peer-to-peer systems became essential across African payment ecosystems.
Bitcoin Literature series: Part 4
Blockchain infrastructure and institutional replication in African markets.
Beyond the Grid: Open-Source Communication and Bitcoin in Uganda’s Election
Open communication networks during periods of internet restrictions.
Understanding the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF)
Global tax transparency and reporting obligations for digital assets.
Bitcoin Literature series: Part 3
Political economy and institutional constraints shaping Bitcoin adoption.
Reflections from the Africa Bitcoin Conference (ABC ‘25)
Key takeaways on sovereignty, stablecoins, and digital finance.
Kenya and South Africa recalibrate digital-asset oversight
Comparative policy developments across East and Southern Africa.
Bitcoin Literature series: Part 2
SMEs, remittances, and cross-border payment research gaps.
₦1,000 and a Phone: As NPS Modernizes and Banks Close Their Doors
Financial access and Bitcoin’s role in Nigeria’s payment infrastructure.
Bitcoin Literature series: Part 1
Mapping Africa’s Bitcoin research landscape and missing institutional work.
Africa Digital-Asset Policy Watch
Tracking regulatory shifts shaping digital finance across Africa.
Stablecoins in Africa: Path to Financial Inclusion or Threat to Economic Sovereignty?
Stablecoin adoption trends and monetary sovereignty debates across Africa.