"Btrust has expanded its footprint across Africa, Latin America, and India over the past year. The non-profit received initial funding from Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey. During his interim leadership, the group increased partnerships with organizations including Bitshala, Vinteum and 2140, and reported record grant distribution. Since mid-2024, Btrust says it has issued more than $1.7 million in funding, with over half going directly to developers. Khalil co-founded Btrust Builders, an initiative focused on growing the open-source developer pipeline in emerging markets."
"“I'm honored to have led Btrust as interim CEO over the past year,” Khalil said in a statement, adding that he aims to strengthen the organization's systems and scale its impact in 2026 and beyond. “Ensuring that Bitcoin continues to be a money that works for everyone worldwide.” Board member Obi Nwosu said Khalil is well-positioned to guide Btrust through its next phase as it builds out long-term programs and developer support infrastructure."
Abubakar Nur Khalil has been named chief executive officer of Btrust after serving as interim CEO and a non-voting board member; he will resign his board seat and report to the directors. The CEO term is three years and renewable once. Btrust supports open-source Bitcoin development in the Global South and has expanded activity across Africa, Latin America, and India. Initial donors included Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey. Under interim leadership, partnerships with Bitshala, Vinteum and 2140 increased and record grants were distributed. Since mid-2024, Btrust issued over $1.7 million in funding, with more than half directed to developers. Continuity and scaling of long-term programs and developer infrastructure are priorities.
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