Bitcoin growth nonprofit Btrust has named Nigerian Bitcoin Core contributor Abubakar Nur Khalil as its new chief govt officer, the group introduced at the moment.
Khalil had beforehand served as interim CEO whereas sitting on the board as a non-voting member. Khalil will step down from his board place and report on to the group’s administrators within the full-time position.
His three-year time period is renewable as soon as.
Based to assist open-source Bitcoin growth within the International South, Btrust has expanded its footprint throughout Africa, Latin America, and India over the previous 12 months. The non-profit acquired preliminary funding from Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey.
Throughout his interim management, the group elevated partnerships with organizations together with Bitshala, Vinteum and 2140, and reported document grant distribution.
Since mid-2024, Btrust says it has issued greater than $1.7 million in funding, with over half going on to builders.
Khalil co-founded Btrust Builders, an initiative centered on rising the open-source developer pipeline in rising markets. He’s acknowledged as a distinguished advocate for Bitcoin growth in Africa.
“I’m honored to have led Btrust as interim CEO over the previous 12 months,” Khalil mentioned in a press release, including that he goals to strengthen the group’s methods and scale its influence in 2026 and past. “Making certain that Bitcoin continues to be a cash that works for everybody worldwide.”
Board member Obi Nwosu mentioned Khalil is well-positioned to information Btrust via its subsequent section because it builds out long-term packages and developer assist infrastructure.
The group mentioned continuity can be a serious focus because it transitions from early-stage progress to broader execution.
Btrust’s board launched the CEO search in July, citing the necessity for devoted management as its programming expands globally. The group mentioned the appointment marks “a significant subsequent chapter” in its mission to strengthen decentralized Bitcoin growth.
Abubakar Nur Khalil may even be talking at Bitcoin MENA, occurring December 8–9, 2025, on the ADNEC Heart in Abu Dhabi.
