
Bitcoin loses ‘radical’ edge amid tariffs, whale selling
Geopolitical upheaval and whale exits marked Bitcoin’s volatile 2025, as it evolves from speculative asset into institutional investment play.
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Geopolitical upheaval and whale exits marked Bitcoin’s volatile 2025, as it evolves from speculative asset into institutional investment play.

A Starlink satellite has suffered a rare orbital anomaly, shedding debris and highlighting growing risks in Earth’s orbit.

US President Donald Trump has ordered a 2028 moon landing, refocusing Nasa’s priorities amid growing competition with China.

A first-of-its-kind partnership is launching to build a complete, township-owned supply chain. SPAZA Supply+, an initiative by KasiKonnect, has teamed up with Soweto-based green logistics startup ShoveBike for a pioneering pilot programme. “Local product distribution and logistics is the critical link for a wholly owned kasi supply chain,” says Janice Scheckter, CEO of KasiKonnect. “We […]
The Chinese-owned video app formalized commitments from the software giant Oracle and two investment firms as part of a deal to keep operating in the United States.

A new offence looks to build on existing rules outlawing sexually explicit deepfakes and intimate image abuse.
Factorial, the start-up, said the listing would provide money that would help it bring new solid-state batteries to market as soon as 2027.

December 18, 2025 – BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, kicked off the holiday season with its Christmas Celebration Month campaign, putting $2 million in prizes on the table for traders. The announcement comes alongside the exchange’s December Proof of Reserves, which show a total reserve ratio of 128%, and the upcoming Green Dollar Coin […]

Australia’s decision to ban children under 16 from social media, with Denmark eyeing similar measures for under-15s, has reignited a global debate about children, technology and harm. The political appeal is obvious: draw a clear line, claim protection and move on. But from a South African legal and policy perspective, this approach is both insufficient […]

Sports used to be simple. You watched the match, maybe talked about it at work, bought a jersey if you were committed. That was it. Now? Sports is an always-on digital ecosystem generating billions through channels that didn’t exist a decade ago. The shift happened gradually, then suddenly. Streaming killed traditional broadcast models. Social media […]

Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced the expansion of Airtel Mobile Money as a local payment method to include Tanzania and Madagascar.

Laserfiche — the leading SaaS provider of intelligent content management and business process automation — is a Leader in the Enterprise Content Management – Enterprise Data Quadrant Report from Info-Tech Research Group.

It has been a year of policy victories, but crypto firms warn momentum could fade without durable US legislation.

Researchers at Keele University find swearing can help people feel focused and confident and frees them to ‘go for it’
It may not be in keeping with the festive spirit, but if you find yourself dropping the F-word while wrestling a Christmas tree up a flight of stairs, scientists say you could be on to something. A study has found that swearing can boost physical performance by lowering...

Government has scrapped the Post Office’s sub-1kg parcel monopoly, finally aligning the law with market reality.

The Artificial Intelligence Security Institute (AISI) says the tech is being used by one in 25 people daily.

Meta is encouraging users to verify themselves to unlock more features or engagement with their posts.

TechCentral’s South African Newsmakers of 2025 shaped outcomes that reached beyond boardrooms.

The edtech firms unite to accelerate innovation, expand courses, and serve millions worldwide.

Visa’s Johannesburg-based data centre gains strong uptake from local banks and fintechs seeking access to its global payments network.

An ITWeb investigation reveals a 2018 court ruling casts doubt on Black Rock Mining’s claim to 40% of Makate’s Vodacom payout.