BitcoinKE
Criador verificado
BitKE is a leading crypto and Web3 focussed media outlet in Africa publishing daily informative and investment news and content.
1 A seguir
28.3K+ Seguidores
4.8K+ Gostaram
456 Partilharam
Publicações
Tudo
Cotações
Ver tradução
EXPLAINER | Ethereum Foundation Publishes Mandate Paper Highlighting Its Reduced Influence As the...
The Ethereum Foundation, the custodian of the Ethereum Network, has published a new mandate outlining its long-term role in supporting the Ethereum ecosystem, clarifying that the organization sees itself as a steward of the network rather than its governing authority.
Below, we highlighting the most important takeaways.
Key Takeaways
The mandate defines the Ethereum Foundation’s philosophy and responsibilities.
It frames Ethereum as self-sovereign digital infrastructure, not a product controlled by one organization.
It introduces CROPS as the core principles guiding development.
The foundation’s ultimate goal is to reduce its own influence as Ethereum matures.
The Ethereum Foundation released a 38-page mandate outlining its mission, principles and long-term responsibilities as the ecosystem evolves. The document aims to clarify the foundation’s role as a coordinator and steward, not the owner or governing body of Ethereum.
At its core, the mandate says the foundation’s job is to ensure Ethereum remains a decentralized and resilient platform for self-sovereign digital infrastructure, where users maintain control over their assets, identities and interactions.
According to the mandate paper:
The Foundation is not the parent, owner, or ruler of Ethereum. We are not “the system” itself.
Our role is to coordinate, to provide substrate, and to offer context that helps anyone who shares our purpose to work together – without creating a centralizing bottleneck, and without collapsing into a monoculture that drifts toward goals misaligned with Ethereum’s core promises.
Key Principles Guiding Ethereum’s Development
The mandate introduces four non-negotiable properties known as CROPS, which the foundation says must guide Ethereum’s evolution:
Censorship resistance
Open-source technology
Privacy protections
Security guarantees
These attributes are described as essential safeguards to ensure Ethereum remains open digital infrastructure rather than a centralized platform.
The Foundation’s Role: Steward, Not Governor
The document stresses that the foundation does not control Ethereum and should not function as the network’s central authority. Instead, it focuses on areas that may lack commercial incentives, including:
Long-term protocol research
Security and cybersecurity work
Developer tooling and infrastructure
Ecosystem coordination
These efforts are meant to support the network while preserving its decentralized governance structure.
The ‘Walkaway Test’
A central concept in the mandate is the ‘walkaway test.’
The foundation says Ethereum should eventually become robust enough to continue evolving even if the foundation and current core developers disappeared.
In practice, this means the organization’s long-term success would be measured by how unnecessary it eventually becomes.
2025 RECAP | The Stealth Takeover – How Wall Street Quietly Started Building Digital Rails on Ethereum
Stay tuned to BitKE updates on blockchain developments globally
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
___________________________________________
Below, we highlighting the most important takeaways.
Key Takeaways
The mandate defines the Ethereum Foundation’s philosophy and responsibilities.
It frames Ethereum as self-sovereign digital infrastructure, not a product controlled by one organization.
It introduces CROPS as the core principles guiding development.
The foundation’s ultimate goal is to reduce its own influence as Ethereum matures.
The Ethereum Foundation released a 38-page mandate outlining its mission, principles and long-term responsibilities as the ecosystem evolves. The document aims to clarify the foundation’s role as a coordinator and steward, not the owner or governing body of Ethereum.
At its core, the mandate says the foundation’s job is to ensure Ethereum remains a decentralized and resilient platform for self-sovereign digital infrastructure, where users maintain control over their assets, identities and interactions.
According to the mandate paper:
The Foundation is not the parent, owner, or ruler of Ethereum. We are not “the system” itself.
Our role is to coordinate, to provide substrate, and to offer context that helps anyone who shares our purpose to work together – without creating a centralizing bottleneck, and without collapsing into a monoculture that drifts toward goals misaligned with Ethereum’s core promises.
Key Principles Guiding Ethereum’s Development
The mandate introduces four non-negotiable properties known as CROPS, which the foundation says must guide Ethereum’s evolution:
Censorship resistance
Open-source technology
Privacy protections
Security guarantees
These attributes are described as essential safeguards to ensure Ethereum remains open digital infrastructure rather than a centralized platform.
The Foundation’s Role: Steward, Not Governor
The document stresses that the foundation does not control Ethereum and should not function as the network’s central authority. Instead, it focuses on areas that may lack commercial incentives, including:
Long-term protocol research
Security and cybersecurity work
Developer tooling and infrastructure
Ecosystem coordination
These efforts are meant to support the network while preserving its decentralized governance structure.
The ‘Walkaway Test’
A central concept in the mandate is the ‘walkaway test.’
The foundation says Ethereum should eventually become robust enough to continue evolving even if the foundation and current core developers disappeared.
In practice, this means the organization’s long-term success would be measured by how unnecessary it eventually becomes.
2025 RECAP | The Stealth Takeover – How Wall Street Quietly Started Building Digital Rails on Ethereum
Stay tuned to BitKE updates on blockchain developments globally
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
___________________________________________
Ver tradução
INSTITUTIONAL | Institutional Crypto Lender, BlockFills, Files for Bankruptcy Amid Market Downturn
Crypto lender and liquidity provider, BlockFills, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States marking a dramatic turn for one of the digital asset market’s most prominent institutional trading firms.
Reliz Ltd., the Chicago-based company operating BlockFills, filed for bankruptcy in Delaware alongside affiliated entities after previously suspending client deposits and withdrawals amid market turmoil. The firm said the restructuring process is intended to stabilize operations and maximize recoveries for clients and creditors while it seeks new liquidity and potential strategic transactions.
The fillings also come as the firm faces a lawsuit which alleges that it commingled client crypto assets, concealed losses and has refused to refund client assets after suspending withdrawals. The court in turn ruled for a 70 BTC asset freeze.
Legal analysts say the case sheds light and insights into how institutional crypto trading platforms should handle client assets and the protections that exist when such firms fail.
The case is “structurally similar to what regulators alleged in the FTX collapse, but on a much smaller scale,” commented one public affairs attorney.
CEO of FTX Crypto Exchange, Sam Bankman-Fried, Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
BlockFills had grown into a major infrastructure player in crypto markets, providing liquidity, over-the-counter execution and lending services to hedge funds, asset managers and other institutional clients. The platform served more than 2,000 institutional customers across over 95 countries and processed more than $60 billion in trading volume in 2025 alone.
FTX Creditor Freezes 82% of Repayments Across 49 Jurisdictions Including Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Egypt
Court filings indicate the company listed estimated assets of between $50 million and $100 million and liabilities ranging from $100 million to $500 million.
The bankruptcy follows months of mounting pressure on the firm, including a roughly $75 million loss tied to lending, trading and mining activities during the recent crypto market downturn which triggered liquidity stress and legal disputes with creditors.
Once seen as a key institutional gateway into digital asset markets, BlockFills’ collapse underscores the ongoing fragility of centralized crypto lending and trading businesses during periods of extreme market volatility.
INSTITUTIONAL | World’s Largest Asset Manager Launches its First Crypto Staking ETF
Stay tuned to BitKE on institutional crypto updates globally.
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
___________________________________________
Reliz Ltd., the Chicago-based company operating BlockFills, filed for bankruptcy in Delaware alongside affiliated entities after previously suspending client deposits and withdrawals amid market turmoil. The firm said the restructuring process is intended to stabilize operations and maximize recoveries for clients and creditors while it seeks new liquidity and potential strategic transactions.
The fillings also come as the firm faces a lawsuit which alleges that it commingled client crypto assets, concealed losses and has refused to refund client assets after suspending withdrawals. The court in turn ruled for a 70 BTC asset freeze.
Legal analysts say the case sheds light and insights into how institutional crypto trading platforms should handle client assets and the protections that exist when such firms fail.
The case is “structurally similar to what regulators alleged in the FTX collapse, but on a much smaller scale,” commented one public affairs attorney.
CEO of FTX Crypto Exchange, Sam Bankman-Fried, Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
BlockFills had grown into a major infrastructure player in crypto markets, providing liquidity, over-the-counter execution and lending services to hedge funds, asset managers and other institutional clients. The platform served more than 2,000 institutional customers across over 95 countries and processed more than $60 billion in trading volume in 2025 alone.
FTX Creditor Freezes 82% of Repayments Across 49 Jurisdictions Including Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Egypt
Court filings indicate the company listed estimated assets of between $50 million and $100 million and liabilities ranging from $100 million to $500 million.
The bankruptcy follows months of mounting pressure on the firm, including a roughly $75 million loss tied to lending, trading and mining activities during the recent crypto market downturn which triggered liquidity stress and legal disputes with creditors.
Once seen as a key institutional gateway into digital asset markets, BlockFills’ collapse underscores the ongoing fragility of centralized crypto lending and trading businesses during periods of extreme market volatility.
INSTITUTIONAL | World’s Largest Asset Manager Launches its First Crypto Staking ETF
Stay tuned to BitKE on institutional crypto updates globally.
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
___________________________________________
DeFi | AAVE Implementa AAVE Shield para Bloquear Automaticamente Trocas Com Mais de 25% de Impacto no Preço
AAVE, o principal protocolo de liquidez descentralizado sem custódia que permite aos usuários emprestar e tomar emprestado criptomoedas sem intermediários, introduziu uma salvaguarda para os usuários da plataforma que bloqueia qualquer troca com um impacto de preço superior a 25%.
Em um relatório pós-morte sobre um incidente de troca que viu um usuário perder mais de $50 milhões em uma tentativa de troca, AAVE disse:
“AAVE Shield cria uma alta barreira de fricção para os usuários, exigindo que eles visitem manualmente o menu de Configurações e desativem intencionalmente a proteção AAVE Shield para prosseguir com uma negociação de alto risco.”
Em um relatório pós-morte sobre um incidente de troca que viu um usuário perder mais de $50 milhões em uma tentativa de troca, AAVE disse:
“AAVE Shield cria uma alta barreira de fricção para os usuários, exigindo que eles visitem manualmente o menu de Configurações e desativem intencionalmente a proteção AAVE Shield para prosseguir com uma negociação de alto risco.”
GEOPOLÍTICA | A Guerra no Irã pode estar Alimentando a Demanda por USDC à Medida que a Capitalização de Mercado da Stablecoin se Aproxima de $80 ...
A capitalização de mercado do USDC está se aproximando da marca de $80 bilhões, com analistas sugerindo que a crescente demanda dos Emirados Árabes Unidos (EAU) pode estar desempenhando um papel no aumento.
O suprimento de USDC se expandiu rapidamente ao longo do último ano. De acordo com dados citados por analistas, a stablecoin cresceu de cerca de $44 bilhões no início de 2025 para cerca de $77 bilhões no final de dezembro de 2025, colocando-a a uma distância alcançável de um novo recorde próximo a $80 bilhões no início de março de 2026.
MILESTONE | O Volume da Stablecoin Atinge um Recorde Histórico em Fevereiro de 2026 enquanto o USDC supera o USDT
O suprimento de USDC se expandiu rapidamente ao longo do último ano. De acordo com dados citados por analistas, a stablecoin cresceu de cerca de $44 bilhões no início de 2025 para cerca de $77 bilhões no final de dezembro de 2025, colocando-a a uma distância alcançável de um novo recorde próximo a $80 bilhões no início de março de 2026.
MILESTONE | O Volume da Stablecoin Atinge um Recorde Histórico em Fevereiro de 2026 enquanto o USDC supera o USDT
MARCO | Circle Supera a BlackRock para se Tornar o Maior Emissor de Ativos Tokenizados
O mercado de produtos tokenizados do Tesouro dos EUA, em rápido crescimento, tem um novo líder.
O Circle Internet Group superou a BlackRock como o maior emissor de produtos de tesouro tokenizados após seu token USYC ter se expandido para cerca de $2,2 bilhões em oferta, de acordo com dados da RWA.xyz.
Isso coloca o token USYC do Circle à frente do fundo tokenizado da BlackRock, BUIDL, que atualmente detém cerca de $2 bilhões em ativos.
APRESENTANDO | O Maior Banco dos Estados Unidos Lança Fundo de Rendimento On-Chain na Ethereum
A mudança marca uma alteração notável no mercado de dívida governamental on-chain, que aumentou nos últimos anos à medida que os investidores buscam exposição baseada em blockchain a ativos financeiros tradicionais. O mercado total para Títulos do Tesouro dos EUA tokenizados agora alcançou um recorde de $11 bilhões, um aumento de cerca de 27% até agora em 2026.
O Circle Internet Group superou a BlackRock como o maior emissor de produtos de tesouro tokenizados após seu token USYC ter se expandido para cerca de $2,2 bilhões em oferta, de acordo com dados da RWA.xyz.
Isso coloca o token USYC do Circle à frente do fundo tokenizado da BlackRock, BUIDL, que atualmente detém cerca de $2 bilhões em ativos.
APRESENTANDO | O Maior Banco dos Estados Unidos Lança Fundo de Rendimento On-Chain na Ethereum
A mudança marca uma alteração notável no mercado de dívida governamental on-chain, que aumentou nos últimos anos à medida que os investidores buscam exposição baseada em blockchain a ativos financeiros tradicionais. O mercado total para Títulos do Tesouro dos EUA tokenizados agora alcançou um recorde de $11 bilhões, um aumento de cerca de 27% até agora em 2026.
CRIME CRIPTO | Organismos Internacionais de Aplicação da Lei Desmantelam Infraestrutura de Cibercrime, Confisca...
Agências internacionais de aplicação da lei desmantelaram uma infraestrutura global de cibercrime conhecida como a Operação Relâmpago, visando o serviço proxy, SocksEscort, que permitia que criminosos roteassem o tráfego da internet através de roteadores infectados ao redor do mundo para esconder suas identidades.
A operação foi coordenada pela Europol com o apoio das autoridades dos Estados Unidos e de vários países europeus, incluindo Áustria, França, Países Baixos, Bulgária, Alemanha, Hungria e Romênia. A coordenação judicial foi feita pela Eurojust.
A operação foi coordenada pela Europol com o apoio das autoridades dos Estados Unidos e de vários países europeus, incluindo Áustria, França, Países Baixos, Bulgária, Alemanha, Hungria e Romênia. A coordenação judicial foi feita pela Eurojust.
STABLECOINS | um banco de investimento ‘Big Three’ no Japão aposta no USDC enquanto ele supera o USDT em transac...
O banco de investimento japonês, Mizuho, aumentou sua meta de preço para as ações do Circle Internet Group após dados mostrarem que a stablecoin da empresa, USDC, superou o USDT da Tether em volume de transação ajustado até agora em 2026.
MILESTONE | O volume de Stablecoin atinge um recorde em fevereiro de 2026 quando o USDC supera o USDT
O Mizuho Bank é um dos 'megabancos' do Japão e uma instituição financeira global de primeira linha, com a empresa-mãe, Mizuho Financial Group, possuindo aproximadamente $2 trilhões em ativos. Em 2025, o banco tem mais de 23.800 funcionários e uma vasta rede incluindo 463 locais no Japão e 78 fora, atendendo a uma enorme base de clientes.
MILESTONE | O volume de Stablecoin atinge um recorde em fevereiro de 2026 quando o USDC supera o USDT
O Mizuho Bank é um dos 'megabancos' do Japão e uma instituição financeira global de primeira linha, com a empresa-mãe, Mizuho Financial Group, possuindo aproximadamente $2 trilhões em ativos. Em 2025, o banco tem mais de 23.800 funcionários e uma vasta rede incluindo 463 locais no Japão e 78 fora, atendendo a uma enorme base de clientes.
Ver tradução
GEOPOLITICS | U.S Attemps to Trade Oil Futures Would Be a ‘Biblical Disaster,’ Says Oil Industry ...
United States officials are weighing a controversial idea: intervening directly in oil futures markets to curb surging crude prices driven by geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.
The proposal – which could involve government trading of oil derivatives – has sparked sharp warnings from market operators and raised questions about whether Washington should attempt to influence global energy prices through financial markets.
CME Warns Intervention Could Trigger a ‘Biblical Disaster’
The Head of CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, warned that any attempt by the U.S. government to intervene in oil futures trading could severely damage market confidence.
Chief Executive, Terry Duffy, said such a move would risk a “biblical disaster” by undermining trust in energy markets at a time of already extreme volatility linked to the conflict involving Iran.
Oil markets have been highly unstable as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten a critical shipping route for global crude supplies. Prices recently surged above $100 per barrel amid fears of prolonged disruptions and escalating geopolitical risk.
Duffy argued that government participation in futures trading – traditionally dominated by private traders, energy firms, and financial institutions – could distort price discovery and deter market participants.
Trump Administration Exploring Trading Oil Futures
Despite those concerns, officials in the administration of Donald Trump have discussed the possibility of government involvement in oil derivatives markets as one option to cool prices.
Interior Secretary, Doug Burgum, confirmed that the idea had been debated internally as the White House searches for tools to counter rising fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict.
According to Burgum, policymakers examined whether trading oil futures could influence market expectations and help push prices lower. However, he said he was not aware of any actual intervention taking place.
Earlier discussions reportedly considered whether the U.S. Treasury could buy or sell energy futures contracts, though officials have suggested such action might have limited impact on global prices.
The derivatives strategy is only one of several measures under consideration as Washington attempts to manage rising energy costs.
Other options reportedly include:
Releasing crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Temporarily waiving shipping restrictions under the Jones Act
Relaxing certain fuel regulations
Suspending gasoline taxes
A temporary waiver of the century-old Jones Act, for example, could allow foreign tankers to transport fuel between U.S. ports, potentially easing supply bottlenecks.
The debate over possible intervention has already fueled speculation in energy markets.
Traders noted unusual activity in oil derivatives, prompting rumors that the U.S. Treasury might already be acting in the market. Officials have denied those claims, but analysts say even speculation about government involvement could destabilize trading.
The idea remains controversial because oil futures markets are vast and globally interconnected. Experts warn that influencing them would require enormous capital and could create unintended consequences for liquidity and pricing.
The discussions highlight the limited tools governments have to control energy prices during geopolitical crises.
With shipping disruptions and supply risks continuing in the Middle East, policymakers face pressure to protect consumers from rising gasoline prices while avoiding moves that could damage financial markets or erode confidence in global energy trading.
My First Encounter with Derivatives Trading
Stay tuned to BitKE on geopolitical developments globally.
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
___________________________________________
The proposal – which could involve government trading of oil derivatives – has sparked sharp warnings from market operators and raised questions about whether Washington should attempt to influence global energy prices through financial markets.
CME Warns Intervention Could Trigger a ‘Biblical Disaster’
The Head of CME Group, the world’s largest derivatives exchange, warned that any attempt by the U.S. government to intervene in oil futures trading could severely damage market confidence.
Chief Executive, Terry Duffy, said such a move would risk a “biblical disaster” by undermining trust in energy markets at a time of already extreme volatility linked to the conflict involving Iran.
Oil markets have been highly unstable as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz threaten a critical shipping route for global crude supplies. Prices recently surged above $100 per barrel amid fears of prolonged disruptions and escalating geopolitical risk.
Duffy argued that government participation in futures trading – traditionally dominated by private traders, energy firms, and financial institutions – could distort price discovery and deter market participants.
Trump Administration Exploring Trading Oil Futures
Despite those concerns, officials in the administration of Donald Trump have discussed the possibility of government involvement in oil derivatives markets as one option to cool prices.
Interior Secretary, Doug Burgum, confirmed that the idea had been debated internally as the White House searches for tools to counter rising fuel costs linked to the Iran conflict.
According to Burgum, policymakers examined whether trading oil futures could influence market expectations and help push prices lower. However, he said he was not aware of any actual intervention taking place.
Earlier discussions reportedly considered whether the U.S. Treasury could buy or sell energy futures contracts, though officials have suggested such action might have limited impact on global prices.
The derivatives strategy is only one of several measures under consideration as Washington attempts to manage rising energy costs.
Other options reportedly include:
Releasing crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Temporarily waiving shipping restrictions under the Jones Act
Relaxing certain fuel regulations
Suspending gasoline taxes
A temporary waiver of the century-old Jones Act, for example, could allow foreign tankers to transport fuel between U.S. ports, potentially easing supply bottlenecks.
The debate over possible intervention has already fueled speculation in energy markets.
Traders noted unusual activity in oil derivatives, prompting rumors that the U.S. Treasury might already be acting in the market. Officials have denied those claims, but analysts say even speculation about government involvement could destabilize trading.
The idea remains controversial because oil futures markets are vast and globally interconnected. Experts warn that influencing them would require enormous capital and could create unintended consequences for liquidity and pricing.
The discussions highlight the limited tools governments have to control energy prices during geopolitical crises.
With shipping disruptions and supply risks continuing in the Middle East, policymakers face pressure to protect consumers from rising gasoline prices while avoiding moves that could damage financial markets or erode confidence in global energy trading.
My First Encounter with Derivatives Trading
Stay tuned to BitKE on geopolitical developments globally.
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
___________________________________________
LISTA | MasterCard Lança o Novo ‘Programa de Parceiros Cripto’ Com 85 Líderes da Indústria
O gigante de pagamentos global MasterCard lançou uma nova iniciativa de colaboração focada em cripto, reunindo dezenas de empresas dos setores de ativos digitais e pagamentos para construir uma infraestrutura de pagamento baseada em blockchain.
A MasterCard introduziu um Programa de Parceiros Cripto com o objetivo de acelerar a integração de ativos digitais com redes de pagamento tradicionais.
A iniciativa reúne mais de 85 empresas dos setores de criptomoedas e serviços financeiros para colaborar em soluções baseadas em blockchain para pagamentos, liquidações e infraestrutura financeira.
A MasterCard introduziu um Programa de Parceiros Cripto com o objetivo de acelerar a integração de ativos digitais com redes de pagamento tradicionais.
A iniciativa reúne mais de 85 empresas dos setores de criptomoedas e serviços financeiros para colaborar em soluções baseadas em blockchain para pagamentos, liquidações e infraestrutura financeira.
ESTUDO DE CASO | Como um Investidor de Criptomoedas Perdeu $50 Milhões em uma Única Transação Devido ao Deslizamento DeFi
Um investidor de criptomoedas acidentalmente transformou cerca de $50 milhões em apenas $36.000 após executar uma negociação com falha através de uma interface de finanças descentralizadas, AAVE, destacando os riscos de grandes transações em sistemas de negociação automatizados.
O trader tentou trocar uma grande posição de $50 milhões na AAVE, um protocolo de liquidez descentralizado e não custodial que permite aos usuários emprestar e tomar emprestado criptomoedas sem intermediários. No entanto, o investidor executou a transação com parâmetros que resultaram em deslizamento extremo, drenando efetivamente quase todo o valor da posição em um único movimento.
O trader tentou trocar uma grande posição de $50 milhões na AAVE, um protocolo de liquidez descentralizado e não custodial que permite aos usuários emprestar e tomar emprestado criptomoedas sem intermediários. No entanto, o investidor executou a transação com parâmetros que resultaram em deslizamento extremo, drenando efetivamente quase todo o valor da posição em um único movimento.
Ver tradução
REGULATION | Akuna Wallet Enters Central Bank of Ghana VASP Regulatory Sandbox to Build Creator P...
Akuna Wallet has been admitted into the Bank of Ghana’s Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) regulatory sandbox marking a key milestone in the development of blockchain-based payment infrastructure aimed at African creators and freelancers.
REGULATION | Ghana Launches Crypto Regulatory Sandbox and Admits 6 Entities to ‘Validate Proposed Regulatory Frameworks’
The sandbox provides a supervised environment where fintech firms can test digital asset services while working directly with regulators before receiving full authorization. The initiative forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to bring emerging crypto and fintech innovations under a formal regulatory framework.
Through the pilot, Akuna Wallet plans to build payment rails that allow creators, freelancers, and digital entrepreneurs to receive cross-border earnings faster and at lower cost. The company says many African creators lose a significant portion of their income to international payment fees and limited access to global payout systems.
REGULATION | Ghanaian Innovations Minister Engages Stellar Foundation on Akuna Wallet to Boost Creative Economy
Working within the central bank’s regulatory framework will allow the platform to refine its tools while ensuring compliance, transparency, and consumer protection as it develops new financial infrastructure for the continent’s growing digital workforce.
Built on the Stellar network, Akuna Wallet is designed to help users receive international payments, issue invoices, and convert funds into local currency via the blockchain. The broader goal is to enable African creators to access global platforms and monetize their work without relying on traditional intermediaries that often exclude local bank accounts.
“There are millions of creators across Africa building global audiences and generating real revenue. However, the financial system charges them on average more than 8% simply to access their earnings. This is not just a fee; it is a barrier. Akuna Wallet exists to remove it,” said Denelle Dixon, Akuna Wallet Co-Founder.
The move also comes as Ghana expands oversight of digital assets. The country recently launched sandbox programs and regulatory frameworks aimed at bringing a multi-billion-dollar informal crypto market into a supervised financial system while supporting innovation in fintech and Web3 payments.
If successful, participation in the sandbox could pave the way for a full license, allowing Akuna Wallet to scale its services across Ghana and potentially other African markets.
“You can’t build trusted financial infrastructure outside of regulatory frameworks. That is not how lasting systems are created.
Working within the Bank of Ghana’s sandbox is exactly how we intend to do this: transparently, collaboratively, and with accountability,” Dixon added.
REGULATION | Brij Fintech Begins Pilot for B2B Currency Swap Platform Between Kenya, Ghana, and Nigerian Currencies Under the Bank of Ghana Regulatory Sandbox
Sign up for BitKE for the latest crypto developments across Africa.
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
_________________________________________
REGULATION | Ghana Launches Crypto Regulatory Sandbox and Admits 6 Entities to ‘Validate Proposed Regulatory Frameworks’
The sandbox provides a supervised environment where fintech firms can test digital asset services while working directly with regulators before receiving full authorization. The initiative forms part of Ghana’s broader effort to bring emerging crypto and fintech innovations under a formal regulatory framework.
Through the pilot, Akuna Wallet plans to build payment rails that allow creators, freelancers, and digital entrepreneurs to receive cross-border earnings faster and at lower cost. The company says many African creators lose a significant portion of their income to international payment fees and limited access to global payout systems.
REGULATION | Ghanaian Innovations Minister Engages Stellar Foundation on Akuna Wallet to Boost Creative Economy
Working within the central bank’s regulatory framework will allow the platform to refine its tools while ensuring compliance, transparency, and consumer protection as it develops new financial infrastructure for the continent’s growing digital workforce.
Built on the Stellar network, Akuna Wallet is designed to help users receive international payments, issue invoices, and convert funds into local currency via the blockchain. The broader goal is to enable African creators to access global platforms and monetize their work without relying on traditional intermediaries that often exclude local bank accounts.
“There are millions of creators across Africa building global audiences and generating real revenue. However, the financial system charges them on average more than 8% simply to access their earnings. This is not just a fee; it is a barrier. Akuna Wallet exists to remove it,” said Denelle Dixon, Akuna Wallet Co-Founder.
The move also comes as Ghana expands oversight of digital assets. The country recently launched sandbox programs and regulatory frameworks aimed at bringing a multi-billion-dollar informal crypto market into a supervised financial system while supporting innovation in fintech and Web3 payments.
If successful, participation in the sandbox could pave the way for a full license, allowing Akuna Wallet to scale its services across Ghana and potentially other African markets.
“You can’t build trusted financial infrastructure outside of regulatory frameworks. That is not how lasting systems are created.
Working within the Bank of Ghana’s sandbox is exactly how we intend to do this: transparently, collaboratively, and with accountability,” Dixon added.
REGULATION | Brij Fintech Begins Pilot for B2B Currency Swap Platform Between Kenya, Ghana, and Nigerian Currencies Under the Bank of Ghana Regulatory Sandbox
Sign up for BitKE for the latest crypto developments across Africa.
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
_________________________________________
REGULAÇÃO | Provedores de Rendimento de Stablecoin Podem Canalizar Mais Capital Para Bancos dos EUA, Casa Branca A...
Os provedores de rendimento de stablecoins poderiam, em última análise, aumentar o fluxo de capital para o sistema bancário dos EUA em vez de drená-lo, de acordo com Patrick Witt, Diretor Executivo do Conselho da Casa Branca de Consultores para Ativos Digitais.
O comentário surge enquanto os formuladores de políticas debatem se as stablecoins que rendem juros podem desviar depósitos dos bancos tradicionais.
“Estrangeiros trocam moeda local por stablecoins de um emissor baseado nos EUA,” disse Witt em uma postagem no X na quarta-feira, acrescentando que “a demanda global por USD é maciça.”
O comentário surge enquanto os formuladores de políticas debatem se as stablecoins que rendem juros podem desviar depósitos dos bancos tradicionais.
“Estrangeiros trocam moeda local por stablecoins de um emissor baseado nos EUA,” disse Witt em uma postagem no X na quarta-feira, acrescentando que “a demanda global por USD é maciça.”
Ver tradução
SURVEY | Over 70% of Gen Z’s Participate in Crypto, Prediction Markets Since Traditional Wealth P...
Young investors are increasingly turning to high-risk assets as traditional wealth paths feel out of reach.
A growing number of Gen Z investors are turning to cryptocurrencies, prediction markets and sports betting as they try to accelerate wealth creation, a trend some analysts describe as “financial nihilism.”
A survey by insurer Northwestern Mutual found that many young adults who feel financially “behind” are embracing riskier investments in hopes of catching up faster, rather than relying on conventional long-term strategies such as diversified portfolios or retirement funds.
About one-third of Gen Z respondents said they had invested in, or were considering investing in, sports betting or prediction markets – platforms where users wager on the outcomes of real-world events – alongside speculative assets such as cryptocurrencies.
Among investors participating in crypto, prediction markets or sports betting, roughly 73% said they were doing so because they felt behind on their financial goals and believed these vehicles could help them catch up, according to the study.
Prediction markets – which allow users to trade contracts tied to outcomes ranging from elections to geopolitical events – have surged in popularity alongside crypto trading, particularly among younger investors comfortable with digital platforms and rapid-fire speculation.
Financial advisers warn that while such assets can generate quick gains, they also carry significant risk. Experts say speculative investments should typically make up only a small portion of a portfolio, with long-term savings strategies remaining the foundation for financial security.
The trend reflects broader economic pressures on younger generations, including rising housing costs, student debt and uncertain job prospects, which have contributed to a sense that traditional paths to wealth are increasingly unattainable.
STATISTICS | Gen Z Powers 54% of Our Users in Africa, Reveals Binance
Sign up for BitKE on crypto developments globally.
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
_________________________________________
A growing number of Gen Z investors are turning to cryptocurrencies, prediction markets and sports betting as they try to accelerate wealth creation, a trend some analysts describe as “financial nihilism.”
A survey by insurer Northwestern Mutual found that many young adults who feel financially “behind” are embracing riskier investments in hopes of catching up faster, rather than relying on conventional long-term strategies such as diversified portfolios or retirement funds.
About one-third of Gen Z respondents said they had invested in, or were considering investing in, sports betting or prediction markets – platforms where users wager on the outcomes of real-world events – alongside speculative assets such as cryptocurrencies.
Among investors participating in crypto, prediction markets or sports betting, roughly 73% said they were doing so because they felt behind on their financial goals and believed these vehicles could help them catch up, according to the study.
Prediction markets – which allow users to trade contracts tied to outcomes ranging from elections to geopolitical events – have surged in popularity alongside crypto trading, particularly among younger investors comfortable with digital platforms and rapid-fire speculation.
Financial advisers warn that while such assets can generate quick gains, they also carry significant risk. Experts say speculative investments should typically make up only a small portion of a portfolio, with long-term savings strategies remaining the foundation for financial security.
The trend reflects broader economic pressures on younger generations, including rising housing costs, student debt and uncertain job prospects, which have contributed to a sense that traditional paths to wealth are increasingly unattainable.
STATISTICS | Gen Z Powers 54% of Our Users in Africa, Reveals Binance
Sign up for BitKE on crypto developments globally.
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
_________________________________________
Ver tradução
CASE STUDY | South Korea to Deploy AI System to Track Crypto Gains for Tax Enforcement
South Korea’s tax authority is developing an artificial intelligence-powered system to track cryptocurrency investment gains as the country prepares to implement taxes on digital asset profits.
The National Tax Service (NTS) has issued a public tender for a platform that will analyze large volumes of crypto transaction data and identify taxable profits from trading activities. The project, valued at about $2 million, forms part of preparations for a long-delayed tax regime on virtual assets scheduled to take effect in January 2027.
Under the system, AI and machine-learning tools will scan blockchain and exchange data to detect
unusual trading patterns,
undeclared income, and
potential tax evasion
linked to cryptocurrency transactions.
Authorities say the platform will help manage and analyze vast datasets from digital asset markets more efficiently.
The NTS plans to select a contractor by the end of March 2026 with system design expected to begin in April 2026. Testing will run through the year followed by a pilot program in November 2026 and full deployment by late 2026, ahead of the tax rollout.
Once the tax framework begins, crypto gains above ~$1,800 will face a 22% tax rate, consisting of a 20% national tax and a 2% local tax.
The tracking system will also share analytical data with other government bodies including the Korea Customs Service and the Bank of Korea to strengthen oversight of the country’s fast-growing digital asset market and improve detection of hidden income.
TAXATION | What You Need to Know About the European Union (EU) New Crypto Tax Reporting Requirements
Stay tuned to BitKE on crypto developments globally.
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
___________________________________________
The National Tax Service (NTS) has issued a public tender for a platform that will analyze large volumes of crypto transaction data and identify taxable profits from trading activities. The project, valued at about $2 million, forms part of preparations for a long-delayed tax regime on virtual assets scheduled to take effect in January 2027.
Under the system, AI and machine-learning tools will scan blockchain and exchange data to detect
unusual trading patterns,
undeclared income, and
potential tax evasion
linked to cryptocurrency transactions.
Authorities say the platform will help manage and analyze vast datasets from digital asset markets more efficiently.
The NTS plans to select a contractor by the end of March 2026 with system design expected to begin in April 2026. Testing will run through the year followed by a pilot program in November 2026 and full deployment by late 2026, ahead of the tax rollout.
Once the tax framework begins, crypto gains above ~$1,800 will face a 22% tax rate, consisting of a 20% national tax and a 2% local tax.
The tracking system will also share analytical data with other government bodies including the Korea Customs Service and the Bank of Korea to strengthen oversight of the country’s fast-growing digital asset market and improve detection of hidden income.
TAXATION | What You Need to Know About the European Union (EU) New Crypto Tax Reporting Requirements
Stay tuned to BitKE on crypto developments globally.
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
___________________________________________
REGULAMENTAÇÃO | FATF Alerta que Provedores de Serviços de Ativos Virtuais Offshore (oVASPs) Apresentam Riscos de Finanças Ilícitas
O Grupo de Ação Financeira (FATF) alertou que as plataformas de criptomoedas que operam offshore estão criando riscos crescentes para a lavagem de dinheiro, evasão de sanções e outras atividades financeiras ilícitas, à medida que os reguladores lutam para supervisionar empresas de ativos digitais transfronteiriças.
Em um novo relatório intitulado “Compreendendo e Mitigando os Riscos dos Provedores de Serviços de Ativos Virtuais Offshore (oVASPs)”, o organismo global de combate à lavagem de dinheiro afirmou que as empresas de criptomoedas offshore frequentemente exploram lacunas regulatórias entre jurisdições, permitindo que operem com supervisão limitada.
Em um novo relatório intitulado “Compreendendo e Mitigando os Riscos dos Provedores de Serviços de Ativos Virtuais Offshore (oVASPs)”, o organismo global de combate à lavagem de dinheiro afirmou que as empresas de criptomoedas offshore frequentemente exploram lacunas regulatórias entre jurisdições, permitindo que operem com supervisão limitada.
Ver tradução
PRESS RELEASE | Wyden Integrates South Africa’s Leading Crypto Exchange, VALR, to Expand Institut...
Institutional digital asset trading technology provider Wyden has integrated South African crypto exchange VALR into its global liquidity network, expanding access to African digital asset markets for institutional clients.
The integration allows Wyden’s institutional users, including banks, brokers and asset managers, to directly access VALR’s liquidity pools, including some of the deepest South African rand (ZAR)-denominated crypto markets.
Through the connection, institutions can trade more than 100 digital assets available on VALR, including tokenized stocks, private credit products, and crypto asset bundles.
PRESS RELEASE | South African Crypto Exchange, VALR, Launches Crypto Bundles Starting with a Portfolio of the Top 10 Crypto Assets
The partnership combines Wyden’s automated trade lifecycle infrastructure, Smart Order Routing (SOR), and best-execution tools with VALR’s trading services spanning
spot markets,
margin trading,
perpetual futures, and
over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity.
According to the companies, the integration is designed to enable institutions to execute large trades more efficiently while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements in both Europe and South Africa.
PRESS RELEASE | South African Crypto Exchange, VALR, Granted Over-The-Counter Derivatives Provider and Financial Services Provider Licenses by FSCA
VALR operates under a license from South Africa’s financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.
“South Africa represents a strategically vital market as we expand our global institutional footprint,” said Andy Flury, founder and board president of Wyden.
“By integrating VALR, we are providing our clients with access to the deepest liquidity in the region alongside a broad range of innovative digital asset products.”
MILESTONE | South African Leading Crypto Exchange, VALR, Doubles User Base in 2024 Surpassing 1 Million Users
VALR Co-Founder and CEO, Farzam Ehsani, said the partnership strengthens links between global institutional investors and Africa’s digital asset markets.
“This integration represents a major step in bridging global institutional demand with Africa’s deepest crypto liquidity,” Ehsani said.
“It reinforces VALR’s role as a key infrastructure and liquidity provider both across the continent and internationally.”
The partnership comes as South Africa increasingly positions itself as one of Africa’s most advanced regulatory hubs for digital assets with growing institutional participation in the sector.
_________
About Wyden
Wyden provides institutional infrastructure for digital asset trading, covering the full trade lifecycle including custody integration, portfolio management connectivity and automated execution systems. The company is headquartered in Zurich, with product hubs in Poland and offices in Singapore and New York.
EXPERT OPINION | ‘Its a Matter of Time Before Traditional and Crypto Finance Merge to Become the Future of Finance,’ Says CEO, VALR
Stay tuned to BitKE on crypto developments across Africa.
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
___________________________________________
The integration allows Wyden’s institutional users, including banks, brokers and asset managers, to directly access VALR’s liquidity pools, including some of the deepest South African rand (ZAR)-denominated crypto markets.
Through the connection, institutions can trade more than 100 digital assets available on VALR, including tokenized stocks, private credit products, and crypto asset bundles.
PRESS RELEASE | South African Crypto Exchange, VALR, Launches Crypto Bundles Starting with a Portfolio of the Top 10 Crypto Assets
The partnership combines Wyden’s automated trade lifecycle infrastructure, Smart Order Routing (SOR), and best-execution tools with VALR’s trading services spanning
spot markets,
margin trading,
perpetual futures, and
over-the-counter (OTC) liquidity.
According to the companies, the integration is designed to enable institutions to execute large trades more efficiently while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements in both Europe and South Africa.
PRESS RELEASE | South African Crypto Exchange, VALR, Granted Over-The-Counter Derivatives Provider and Financial Services Provider Licenses by FSCA
VALR operates under a license from South Africa’s financial regulator, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.
“South Africa represents a strategically vital market as we expand our global institutional footprint,” said Andy Flury, founder and board president of Wyden.
“By integrating VALR, we are providing our clients with access to the deepest liquidity in the region alongside a broad range of innovative digital asset products.”
MILESTONE | South African Leading Crypto Exchange, VALR, Doubles User Base in 2024 Surpassing 1 Million Users
VALR Co-Founder and CEO, Farzam Ehsani, said the partnership strengthens links between global institutional investors and Africa’s digital asset markets.
“This integration represents a major step in bridging global institutional demand with Africa’s deepest crypto liquidity,” Ehsani said.
“It reinforces VALR’s role as a key infrastructure and liquidity provider both across the continent and internationally.”
The partnership comes as South Africa increasingly positions itself as one of Africa’s most advanced regulatory hubs for digital assets with growing institutional participation in the sector.
_________
About Wyden
Wyden provides institutional infrastructure for digital asset trading, covering the full trade lifecycle including custody integration, portfolio management connectivity and automated execution systems. The company is headquartered in Zurich, with product hubs in Poland and offices in Singapore and New York.
EXPERT OPINION | ‘Its a Matter of Time Before Traditional and Crypto Finance Merge to Become the Future of Finance,’ Says CEO, VALR
Stay tuned to BitKE on crypto developments across Africa.
Join our WhatsApp channel here.
Follow us on X for the latest posts and updates
Join and interact with our Telegram community
___________________________________________
ESTATÍSTICAS | A Atividade de Desenvolvedores de Blockchain Cai ~75% no Início de 2026 à Medida que a IA Aumenta
A atividade de desenvolvedores de criptomoeda no GitHub caiu para seu nível mais baixo em vários anos, à medida que o talento e a atenção se voltam para o setor de inteligência artificial em expansão, de acordo com os dados mais recentes.
Dados da Electric Capital mostram que o número de desenvolvedores ativos mensalmente trabalhando em projetos de criptomoeda caiu drasticamente no início de 2026, marcando o nível mais baixo desde pelo menos 2022. O declínio coincide com um aumento do interesse no desenvolvimento de IA, que atraiu engenheiros e contribuintes de código aberto para longe de projetos de blockchain.
Dados da Electric Capital mostram que o número de desenvolvedores ativos mensalmente trabalhando em projetos de criptomoeda caiu drasticamente no início de 2026, marcando o nível mais baixo desde pelo menos 2022. O declínio coincide com um aumento do interesse no desenvolvimento de IA, que atraiu engenheiros e contribuintes de código aberto para longe de projetos de blockchain.
REGULAMENTO | Quênia e Ruanda assinam MoU sobre Passaporte de Licença para Provedores de Serviços de Pagamento (PSPs) em...
O Banco Central do Quênia e o Banco Nacional de Ruanda (que é o Banco Central de Ruanda) assinaram um Memorando de Entendimento (MoU) que compromete ambos os reguladores a desenvolver um Quadro de Passaporte de Licença para Provedores de Serviços de Pagamento (PSPs) entre as duas jurisdições.
De acordo com o comunicado de imprensa conjunto:
“O Quadro de Passaporte de Licença (o Quadro) representará um passo importante para enfrentar o desafio de processos regulatórios duplicados, apesar de semelhanças substanciais nos requisitos.
De acordo com o comunicado de imprensa conjunto:
“O Quadro de Passaporte de Licença (o Quadro) representará um passo importante para enfrentar o desafio de processos regulatórios duplicados, apesar de semelhanças substanciais nos requisitos.
REGULAÇÃO | Reguladores Financeiros Líderes dos Estados Unidos Assinam MoU para Coordenar Supervisão de Cript...
A Comissão de Valores Mobiliários dos EUA (SEC) e a Comissão de Comércio de Futuros de Commodities (CFTC) assinaram um memorando de entendimento com o objetivo de coordenar a supervisão dos mercados financeiros, incluindo criptomoedas, em um esforço para reduzir conflitos regulatórios entre as duas agências.
O acordo compromete os reguladores a uma colaboração mais próxima por meio do compartilhamento de informações, supervisão conjunta e coordenação em questões de ‘interesse regulatório comum‘, à medida que novas tecnologias, como ativos digitais, cada vez mais borram as fronteiras tradicionais entre os mercados de valores mobiliários e de commodities.
O acordo compromete os reguladores a uma colaboração mais próxima por meio do compartilhamento de informações, supervisão conjunta e coordenação em questões de ‘interesse regulatório comum‘, à medida que novas tecnologias, como ativos digitais, cada vez mais borram as fronteiras tradicionais entre os mercados de valores mobiliários e de commodities.
REGULAÇÃO | Gigante Bancário dos EUA Apresenta Pedido de Marca para Negociação de Cripto, Pagamentos e Staking
Wells Fargo, um dos principais bancos dos Estados Unidos, apresentou um pedido de marca registrada para 'WFUSD', um nome que abrange uma variedade de serviços relacionados a negociação de criptomoedas, pagamentos e blockchain, sinalizando que o gigante bancário dos EUA pode estar explorando uma participação mais profunda em ativos digitais.
O pedido, submetido ao Escritório de Patentes e Marcas dos EUA, busca proteção para serviços incluindo
negociação e operações de câmbio de criptomoedas,
processamento de pagamentos,
gerenciamento de carteira digital e
transferências eletrônicas de moedas virtuais
O pedido, submetido ao Escritório de Patentes e Marcas dos EUA, busca proteção para serviços incluindo
negociação e operações de câmbio de criptomoedas,
processamento de pagamentos,
gerenciamento de carteira digital e
transferências eletrônicas de moedas virtuais
Inicia sessão para explorares mais conteúdos