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Building Trust, Accelerating Growth: Securing Africa’s Generative AI Future
Generative AI has become the new frontier of workplace productivity, efficiently rewriting emails, analysing data, recording meetings, and automating complex tasks. This powerful technology i
$11.6 Trillion Asset Manager Charles Schwab Confirms Crypto Trading Timeline
Schwab CEO Rick Wurster said the $11.6 trillion brokerage will let clients trade spot Bitcoin and Ethereum in the first half of 2026 New 2025 guidance from the OCC and FDIC lets U.S. banks of
U.S. Treasury Conducts $2 Billion Debt Buyback
Key Points: The U.S. Treasury executed a $2 billion buyback of nominal coupon securities. Buyback targets securities maturing from 2035 to 2045. Aimed at liquidity support, reducing interest
French investor Stoa to acquire Atlas Kenya in $27m deal
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved the acquisition of Atlas Kenya by French infrastructure investor Stoa S.A.S. for $27 million (Sh3.5 billion). This deal is one of the lar
FG deepens tech investment through iDICE’s participation in Ventures Platform’s $64m fund
Nigeria’s growing ambition to cement its position as Africa’s digital innovation hub has gained new momentum. The ambition is bolstered with the Federal Government’s participation in Ventures
Betting Markets Favor Democrats in 2026; Keiser Blames Trump’s ‘Shitcoin’ Distraction
Max Keiser, adviser to El Salvador’s president, criticized the US focus on “crypto” over Bitcoin, stating there is “only one Bitcoin country.” The comments followed Polymarket data showing De
U.S. Dollar Liquidity Crunch Impacts Bitcoin Market
Key Points: Bitcoin's decline linked to U.S. liquidity crunch. Federal Reserve's repo operations inject $30 billion. Potential for market rebound post-crisis resolution. Bitcoin Decline Linke
FBI Not Liable for Wiping $345M in Bitcoin, Court Rules
Key Points: FBI not liable for wiping hard drive with 3,443 BTC. Michael Prime failed in timely disclosure, claims denied. Bitcoin supply loss contributes to broader lost asset statistics. Th
Safaricom records $1.5bn in voice and data revenue for six months ending Sept 2025
Telecoms company Safaricom has announced a voice and data revenue of KSh200 billion (~$1.5 billion) in the six months ending September 2025, representing an 11.1% year-on-year (YoY) growth. T
Senate confirms new NCC board to strengthen oversight of Nigeria’s telecoms sector
The Nigerian Senate has today confirmed the appointment of a new board for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The confirmation marks a significant step in strengthening regulatory
Cameroon suffers internet blackout amid protest over President Biya’s re-election
Internet access in Cameroon has been significantly disrupted amid protests over alleged irregularities in October’s presidential election. This is the second time the West African country is
DATCo’s Now Hold $137.3 Billion in Crypto; Saylor’s Strategy Controls Nearly 50%
CoinGecko’s 2025 DATCo report says there are 142 Digital Asset Treasury Companies holding $137.3 billion in crypto, up from just 4 in 2020 Strategy alone holds $70.7 billion, or about half of
Ripple, Mastercard, Gemini Collaborate on RLUSD Settlement for Cards
Key Takeaways: Ripple, Mastercard, and Gemini collaborate on RLUSD stablecoin integration. Partnership targets streamlined crypto-fiat card settlements. Possible boost in crypto adoption and
Proposed virtual asset law: Nigerian lawmakers engage crypto industry players
Nigeria’s cryptocurrency story has always been defined by fear of scams, capital flight, and losing control. In 2021, that fear hardened into a ban that drove an entire industry underground.
‘Anti-CZ Whale’ Nets Nearly $100M as Aster Drops Following Binance Founder’s Tweet
An on-chain trader dubbed the “Anti-CZ Whale” earned nearly $100 million shorting Aster following a cautionary tweet from Changpeng Zhao. Aster’s price dropped 14% from $1.16 to $0.83 as the
Top Contender in Today’s Crypto Market: Sui, SEI, or Solana (SOL)?
Analysts compare Sui, Sei, and Solana as top contenders for Web3 dominance despite crypto market down today. Sui leads in developer growth, Sei prioritizes speed for institutions, and Solana
China Extends 24% Tariff Suspension For A Year, Crypto Gets A Macro Tailwind
Beijing will keep its suspension of the extra 24% tariff on U.S. goods from Nov. 10, 2025 for a full year while retaining a 10% base duty. The move follows the Trump and Xi meeting at APEC an
Former Rugby League Star Trent Merrin Charged Over Alleged AUD $140,000 Crypto Theft
Quick Breakdown Former NRL player Trent Merrin is accused of stealing AUD $140,000 in cryptocurrency from another individual. Police seized electronic devices from Merrin’s home as part of on
Why Is Crypto Down? Data Shows Bitcoin Tracking US Liquidity Drain
Arthur Hayes predicts a crypto market rebound once the US government shutdown ends due to rising liquidity. Hayes noted a strong correlation between Bitcoin’s recent 8% drop and a 5% decline
M-Kopa hits 1 million customers in Nigeria, its fastest country to reach that milestone
M-KOPA announced it has now served 1 million customers in Nigeria, the fastest of its five markets to reach that milestone. The development comes after the fintech company reached 1 million u
Cell C to list on Johannesburg Stock Exchange, targets growth enhancement
South Africa’s fourth-largest mobile operator, Cell C, has announced plans to list on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), a move aimed at simplifying its balance sheet and enhancing its gr