THURSDAY, 11 DECEMBER 2025, 09:13
In the digital finance sector, the listing of an XRP-linked Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) has resulted in increased trading volume and heightened market interest in the asset. This development has prompted market analysts to re-examine the intrinsic value proposition of the XRP ecosystem. The activity echoes previous shifts following the launch of Bitcoin ETFs, leading […]
PathPulse AI, the decentralized road-intelligence network that turns every vehicle into a real-time data node, today announced the successful close of its $900,000 pre-seed round and grants. Participants include CoinGecko, Brinc, Aptos Foundation, Metalabs Ventures, Prim3.vc, Decubate Ventures, Baselayer Capital, Sensei Capital, and other ecosystem partners across mobility, AI, and Web3. Using...
Researchers find children who own dogs score lower for social problems, aggressive behaviour and delinquency
Having a dog in the home could help boost teenagers’ mental health, research suggests, with scientists adding this could in part be down to the sharing of microbes.
Prof Takefumi Kikusui, of Azabu University in Japan, who led the work, said being with dogs could reduce owners’ stress...
The London Assembly found the growth of new data centres temporarily halted building some houses in 2022.
AI Global Networks (AGN) is taking on one of Africa’s most pressing challenges in the digital age, the widening gap between rapid technological progress and meaningful access to it. Founded by Blaine Cook, the startup is driven by a clear, human-centered belief, that when people are equipped with knowledge and the right tools, they can […]
Richard Pazdur’s potential retirement weeks into the role adds to upheaval at the FDA amid political pressure
The top drug regulator in the US signaled on Tuesday he may retire weeks after accepting the position, adding to upheaval in the highest ranks of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
If Richard Pazdur retires, finding a replacement would be challenging amid mounting political...
Ethereum is once again stealing the spotlight, this time with a bull flag structure that’s been brewing for years and now tightening toward a potential breakout. Market analysts have been calling Ethereum one of the strongest large caps in this stage of the cycle, and the latest swing in price action only reinforces that view. […]
The market is vibrating with that familiar early cycle tension, the same kind that once surrounded Bitcoin in its formative era and later Ethereum as it redefined programmable money. After massive fundraising waves across the industry, investors are increasingly hunting for projects that mix strong fundamentals with meaningful utility. That shift has pushed Bitcoin Hyper […]
The issue is in the spotlight after Shein announced a global ban on the sale of sex dolls with a childlike appearance.
South Africa’s financial sector is undergoing an accelerated digital transformation driven by mobile access, data analytics, and regulatory modernisation. As digital credit tools expand, consumers increasingly turn to comparison platforms to evaluate affordability, cost structures, and risk exposure. These platforms—including trusted digital comparison tools such as FatCat play an...
Uber is weighing electric bikes for Uber Moto as demand rises and its low-cost mobility strategy evolves.
White Coat Waste finds $1.7m in NIH grants for cat research months after officials said they were working to end studies
The US National Institute of Health is continuing to fund new laboratory experiments on cats despite saying that they are “working tirelessly” to “phase out” such projects.
In July this year, Dr Nicole Kleinstreuer, the NIH acting deputy director, announced in a podcast with...
Shein and Temu have been alerted to the investigation and have signalled their intention to cooperate.
As more people rely on digital platforms for news, entertainment, and everyday decisions, one question grows urgent: is the information we consume truly VERAfied? “Trust can no longer be assumed – it has to be verified. VERAFIED gives people that power,” says Khumo Makiti, Founder and CEO of VERAFIED. The platform is designed to tackle […]
As banks beef up their security perimeters, criminals are now devising methods to beat banks’ own authentication protocols.
Zazu, pan-African digital banking platform built exclusively for entrepreneurs and SMEs, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding from a group of leading African and European investors to accelerate its rollout in South Africa and Morocco, with plans to expand across the continent in 2026 The round includes Plug and Play Ventures with participation from […]
The order to make the registration mandatory had led to a major backlash from several cyber experts.
Business confidence “will need steady policy progress and consistent demand to take root and grow”, RMB said.
Synthesis recognised by AWS partners in sub-Saharan Africa as leaders in helping customers drive innovation.
Bitcoin has plunged more than 30 percent and Ether is down around 40 percent in recent months, as gains from President Trump’s pro-crypto policies evaporated.
An online casino is one of the thriving industries in digital entertainment, and it might seem like an easy business to start. However, it takes an extra mile to launch an operator that can become a popular casino in the future. A reliable iGaming provider, its solutions, license application, and market entry timeline are the […]