A July 2025 new report by Bitget Wallet reveals Africa is at the forefront of using crypto for education-related payments, with 38% of surveyed users on the continent leveraging digital assets for tuition, courses, and cross-border learning.

 

Key African Insights:

  • 53% of African users send crypto, highlighting strong remittance use due to limited traditional banking infrastructure.

  • Education (38%) ranks above global averages, emphasizing crypto’s role in financial inclusion and access to global learning platforms.

  • African crypto behavior is primarily utility-driven, with spending patterns reflecting real-world needs over speculative use.

REPORT | #BitGet Saw Over 300% User Growth in Africa in 2024 – The Highest Regional Growth Globally

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Bitget Wallet’s focus on “PayFi” – Payment Finance – shows a maturing market where users are ready to integrate crypto into everyday life, from groceries to travel and beyond. The report surveyed 4,599 global users, with Africa representing 24% – the highest of any region.

This aligns with previous BitKE coverage of:

  • Bitget’s multi-million dollar African blockchain education fund launched in 2024.

  • Growing wallet adoption across Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.

  • Bitget-backed hackathons promoting real-world utility of crypto on the continent.

REPORT | 45% of Africans Use Wallets for Payments, Says Latest May 2025 @bitgetglobal Report

The 2025 Bitget Wallet Onchain Report shows that African users are leading in crypto wallet utility, from remittances to rewards.

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“People are ready to use crypto – now it’s time to build for that demand.” – Bitget Wallet

 

As the report notes, Africa is not just adopting crypto; it’s redefining how digital assets are used to solve practical challenges like costly remittances, lack of banking infrastructure, and access to quality education.

 

 

 

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