Ethiopia pushes for domestic AI; S. Africa clears path for Starlink
Elsewhere, South Africa requires telcos to have at least 30% black ownership to receive permit, but the gov’t is changing
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Steve Kaaru
08:23
South Africa: Digital assets not subject to forex controls
In a case pitting South Africa’s largest bank against the central bank, a court ruled that digital assets are not
Steve Kaaru
19:26
Digital wallet adoption spikes in Asia as cash usage wanes
The Worldpay report says that cash is unlikely to get wiped out and may have found its floor; it will
Steve Kaaru
19:25
Stablecoins to go mainstream on Trump support: report
The Deutsche Bank report notes that despite the Senate stalling with the GENIUS Act, the U.S. is most likely to
Steve Kaaru
09:28
South Africa implements FATF Travel Rule for digital assets
The Travel Rule took effect on April 30 and requires digital asset users to share information about their transaction counterparties
Steve Kaaru
09:28
Africa runs risk of becoming ‘digital colony,’ expert warns
Moses Baiden, whose Margins Group produces Ghana’s national ID cards, says Africa must build its own digital infrastructure and stop
Steve Kaaru
08:23
Americans’ AI concerns span copyright, tariffs, energy, China
Over 10,000 Americans, including startups, academia, and innovators submitted their feedback on the White House AI Action Plan, but results
Steve Kaaru
02:21
Binance shores up compliance gaps in South Africa
Binance said that users must now provide the details of senders and beneficiaries when depositing or withdrawing tokens amid rising
Steve Kaaru
18:29
AI could wipe out 40% of Africa’s $35B tech outsourcing jobs
The report revealed that women are 10% more susceptible to being replaced by AI, with youth in entry-level roles in
Steve Kaaru
10:27
NYC explores blockchain in elections to combat voter fraud
Elsewhere, Malaysia’s PKR is set to become the first political party to use blockchain in internal elections starting April 10
