Jamila Okonkwo is a Nigerian crypto writer with a background in economics and a strong focus on digital inclusion, Bitcoin adoption, DAOs, and stablecoin-driven financial access across emerging markets.
She began by documenting how Bitcoin is used across West Africa and now covers policy shifts, grassroots merchant adoption, and the ways blockchain tools intersect with everyday economic realities.
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Publicly traded Empery Digital has sold approximately 1,400 BTC since May, according to a report from Wu Blockchain, drawing attention from bitcoin treasury watchers tracking corporate holdings activity.
Kraken announced on July 10, 2026, that it is completely rebuilding its mobile app from the ground up, centering the redesign on what it calls “built-in financial intelligence” rather than a bolt-on AI assistant.
Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds ended an eight-week streak of outflows, posting a combined $282 million in net inflows and marking the first positive week for both product categories since mid-May.
CoinDesk reported on July 9 that the newest version of the Crypto Clarity Act may surface as soon as next week, citing sources familiar with the legislative process. The timing aligns with broader momentum around fast-tracking the bill through the Senate.
Kraken is planning to rebuild its mobile app with AI trading agents at the center of the experience, signaling a strategic shift in how the exchange wants users to interact with crypto markets on their phones.
Boyaa Interactive has purchased 108 BTC for its corporate treasury, bringing the Hong Kong-listed company’s total bitcoin holdings to 4,201 BTC.
The exchange announced the updated fee schedule through its official product blog , detailing revised maker-taker pricing across multiple volume brackets. The changes target traders whose monthly activity qualifies them for reduced rates under tiered structures.
Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has received final approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a national trust bank, marking a significant step in the firm’s push to operate within the U. S.
Polymarket has filed applications to offer regulated margin trading in the United States, signaling the prediction market platform’s push to expand its product lineup under formal regulatory oversight.
The proof-of-concept saw Hyundai Card execute a cross-border stablecoin transfer that settled in roughly seven minutes , a fraction of the time traditional correspondent banking networks typically require for international remittances.
PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin is expanding to Polygon, bringing the payments giant’s digital dollar to a network built for faster, lower-cost transactions.
A federal court has refused to block Tennessee’s statewide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs, handing the crypto kiosk industry a significant legal defeat as Public Chapter 766 remains in full effect while a broader constitutional challenge plays out.
