Nigerian fintech startup Okra has entered the cloud infrastructure market in West Africa with its new subsidiary, Nebula. The move aims to diversify revenue and mitigate economic risks. Nebula offers a more affordable alternative to global cloud providers and aligns with the government’s push for local cloud adoption. Despite facing challenges, Okra hopes Nebula will […]
Ohio’s New Crypto Fraud Unit Claims First Victory, Recovers $130K From Scam
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s new Electronic Fraud Investigations unit has recovered $ 130,000 from a cryptocurrency scam in its first victory. The unit was established to address the growing complexity of cyber financial crimes, particularly those involving cryptocurrency. Ohio’s New Fraud Unit Recovers $ 130K From Crypto Scam Ohio Attorney General …
Milei’s Government Creates ‘Minority Report’ AI Unit to Predict Crimes in Argentina
The government of President Javier Milei has created a security-focused artificial intelligence (AI) unit that will use learning algorithms and other technologies to supervise the internet and predict crimes before they happen in Argentina. The unit, created last week, has caught attention in social media due to its similarities with how police act in the […]
Pan-African Tech Firm Cassava Technologies Launches AI Unit
Africa-focused technology and data services firm Cassava Technologies has created a separate business unit to oversee its artificial intelligence (AI) operations. The AI unit will offer data center, cloud, cybersecurity, fiber connectivity, and renewable energy services. Helping Clients Adopt Generative AI Pan-African technology firm Cassava Technologies is creating a separate business unit to focus on […]
Bitflyer Takes Over FTX’s Defunct Japanese Unit: NHK
According to a local report, the Japan-based crypto exchange Bitflyer has acquired the failed Japanese unit of FTX. The report indicates that arrangements are currently underway to take over the business. Bitflyer Acquires Bankrupt FTX Japan, Local Report Claims On June 20, 2024, NHK reported that Japan’s Bitflyer acquired the now-defunct Japanese unit of FTX. […]