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As part of its mission to raise awareness and provide financial education, the University of Goma, in collaboration with BridgeSats, organized a meetup on Friday, February 27, 2026, on the theme: "Trading Scams vs Bitcoin & USDT: Distinguishing Fraudulent Promises from Real Uses".

In light of the increasing promises of quick gains associated with digital platforms such as Daobit and Optcoin, it has become essential to distinguish fraudulent systems from genuinely regulated practices. This conference brought together 87 participants, mainly students interested in digital economy and cryptocurrencies, for an open and educational exchange.

The session was led by Christian Bigabwa, CEO of Citadel Capital and professional trader, who shared his field experience and debunked several misconceptions about financial scams masquerading as trading. He enlightened the students on Ponzi schemes and other financial scams, on regulated trading practices and precautions to take, as well as on the real and secure uses of Bitcoin and USDT.

In his speech, a strong message resonated: "When it sounds too good to be true, it is false," which underscores the importance of vigilance in this sector.

Several key points were addressed, including:

-Promises of constant gains are a major warning signal.

-Trading becomes a game of chance when guided by emotion or impulse.

-The best traders are not those who win all the time, but those who master their emotions and risk management.

-Market participants include central banks and individuals, each with different objectives.

-Blockchain relies on data transparency, but this does not eliminate scams built around it.

The students, in turn, asked numerous questions about:

-How to enter trading and with what objective;

-The security measures to adopt;

-Risk management and reduction;

-Technical analysis vs fundamental analysis;

-Common mistakes made by beginners;

-The distinction between serious projects and fraudulent systems (Ponzi schemes);

-The market's impact on performance;

-The value of assets said to be "based on nothing";

-Financial sovereignty and government control;

-The role of digital marketing in spreading misleading promises.

This meeting clarified an essential distinction: the problem is not the technology, but the use and the promises surrounding it.

Through this training, the University of Goma prepares students for economic and digital realities, providing them with concrete benchmarks to adopt responsible and secure behaviors in the world of trading and cryptocurrencies.