BTC183: Bitcoin Investing Opportunities in Africa w/ Abubakar Nur Khalil
22 May 2024 - 54 minsJoin 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.
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