Bitget has seen a significant increase in African users, driven by factors like copy trading popularity and the growth of the TON ecosystem. The exchange has focused on user education and accessibility to attract users in the region. Bitget Wallet has become a top-ranked app in Nigeria, surpassing popular platforms like Tiktok and Whatsapp. Copy […]
Omnisient, a South African fintech startup, secured a $ 7.5 million Series A investment from Arise to support its mission of enhancing financial inclusion across Africa and beyond. The investment will help Omnisient expand its technology to African, European, and U.S. markets. The startup is also seeking strategic partners in the U.S. market and …
The United States is urging countries to collaborate on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military applications. A senior State Department official, Mallory Stewart, emphasized the need for countries to agree on AI guidelines that align with international laws. Concerns about the potential negative consequences of AI in military applications, such as prolonged […]
Yellow Card, a leading stablecoin platform, has partnered with Fireblocks, a digital asset infrastructure provider, to improve cross-border transactions in Africa. By leveraging Fireblocks’ technology, Yellow Card aims to provide secure and efficient on-chain solutions for businesses and individuals. This includes using Fireblocks’ Wallets-as-a-Service (WaaS) to manage and protect customer assets. This partnership addresses the […]
Climate scientists in East Africa are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into traditional weather forecasting methods to enhance the accuracy of extreme weather predictions. The region faces increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events due to climate change. By combining AI with physical atmospheric processes, researchers have developed a hybrid modeling approach that provides more […]