Superfast founder Martin Tromp has launched a Solana validator in one of Teraco’s Johannesburg data centers. Solana is a fast, scalable blockchain platform competing with Ethereum. As a proof-of-stake system, validators like Tromp’s play a crucial role in maintaining network security and verifying transactions. Tromp initially launched the validator in Cape Town but moved to […]
US Banking Sector Volatility — Distressed Commercial Real Estate Sector Raises Default Concerns
Following the U.S. central bank’s decision to keep the federal funds rate unchanged, the turbulence in the commercial real estate market has sent shockwaves through the country’s banking sector and internationally as well. On Thursday, New York Community Bancorp witnessed a further 13% decline, while Japan’s Aozora Bank plunged to its lowest point in eight […]
Dubai to Subsidize Commercial Licenses for Web3 and AI Companies
Dubai will offer subsidized licenses for Web3 and artificial intelligence (AI) companies that want to enter the country. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and its campus will subsidize 90% of the costs of these licenses to attract companies in this sector as part of its push to become a worldwide tech hub. Dubai to […]