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Binance Co-CEO Richard Teng recently joined entrepreneur Raj Shamani on the business podcast Figuring Out to discuss how blockchain, crypto, stablecoins and artificial intelligence are reshaping financial services worldwide. Much of the conversation centred on Binance’s evolution from a cryptocurrency exchange into a financial super app, a single platform bringing trading, payments, savings and digital assets together in one place. “Binance now gives users access to a growing suite of products that goes beyond crypto alone, including exposure to asset classes such as commodities, precious metals, stocks and other emerging opportunities,” said Teng. One of the clearest themes to emerge was…

Kaspersky’s latest survey highlights a protection gap between macOS and Windows based devices. While macOS has long been regarded as the more secure operating system, 12% of its users reported malware infections compared with 9% of Windows users. Moreover, only 35% of macOS owners install dedicated security software, versus 42% of Windows users.  According to Kaspersky’s latest global survey*, Windows users report a higher adoption rate for most security measures, while macOS users show a modest advantage in a few privacy‑focused actions. At the same time, during the past year macOS users reported higher percentages than Windows users for a…

By Bryan Hamman, Area Vice President, Africa at NETSCOUT Boards and regulators expect organisations to demonstrate control during a disruption, rather than only after it has ended. Yet, many companies still treat resilience as being a collection of safeguards rather than a real-time operational capability. Meeting this expectation requires more than knowing that systems are available. Leaders need real-time, end-to-end visibility into how services, applications, and dependencies are behaving as conditions change. This allows teams to identify the scope of a disruption, validate containment decisions as they are made and provide evidence that critical services remain under control. This approach redefines operational…

Exchanges are constantly evolving, adding new listings, closing others and updating how they work. Each of these moments creates conditions scammers are quick to exploit. Whenever an exchange makes changes, whether it’s an update, a new listing or a removal, scammers could use it as an opportunity. These are the moments when people are most likely to act with urgency, which is exactly why it helps to know the warning signs. Scammers don’t need to understand the details of what is changing, all they need is for people to be distracted, uncertain and more willing to act quickly. The good…

Nigeria is translating bold digital ambitions into tangible national transformation, accelerating socio-economic development through progressive policy, AI innovation, and human capital development to deliver lasting benefits for its citizens. GITEX NIGERIA, West Africa’s largest tech, AI and startup event, spotlights Nigeria’s progress from aspiration to action, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading AI and digital economy growth markets. Under the patronage of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, GITEX NIGERIA takes place across Abuja and Lagos from 31 August–3 September 2026. Supported by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy in collaboration with the National…

Sending money across a border within Sub-Saharan Africa costs more than anywhere else in the world. According to the World Bank, moving $200 between African countries costs an average of 8.78 percent of the amount sent, nearly 9 cents of every dollar, compared with a global average of 6.49 percent. For a continent that sends and receives tens of billions of dollars in remittances each year, that gap adds up to real money lost by ordinary families and small businesses. Binance says part of the answer is already familiar to millions of Africans, even those who have never traded crypto. Long…

As the fastest growing sector in Africa, Nigeria’s digital economy is growing at an unprecedented rate with millions moving in and out of the West African nation through smartphones, digital wallets, and dollar-backed crypto assets. With an expanding digital footprint and tech-enabled businesses, even the malicious activities are undergoing their own evolution pushing all sectors to rethink cybersecurity. As a direct consequence, Nigeria’s cybersecurity and cloud protection market has reached the colossal mark of $1.2 billion. At a time when the country is losing as much as $500 million annually to cybercrime, strengthening cyber resilience has become the topmost priority.…

Technology changed play. Online betting is one way. The betting world is new. Mobile platforms are fast. Data is real-time. Security is stronger. Betting operators are investing in new ideas. Users want smooth online experiences. They must keep up with today’s demands. People looking at sports markets often see terms like 22Bet login. These terms are common. They help users start in complex digital systems. Mobile-First Experiences Drive User Expectations A big change in online betting is the shift to mobile-first design. Now, it’s all about mobile. Smartphones are the favorite device for many users. They are easy to use…

By Donghun Lee According to data from Kenya’s National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the country generates an estimated 51,300 metric tons of electronic waste annually. However, just 5 percent of this total is formally recycled. The remaining 95 percent vanishes into the informal economy or informal landfills. It is routinely subjected to unsafe disposal practices, such as open-air burning to extract copper, releasing highly toxic heavy metals like lead, mercury and cadmium into local water tables and agricultural soil. The resulting environmental degradation and associated public health risks have become a pressing concern for policymakers and environmental economists alike. The…

Ask anyone running an online shop through WhatsApp or Instagram, and they will tell you: the hardest part is not always getting the customer interested. It is what happens after the customer says, “I’ve paid.” Now someone has to confirm the payment, match it to the right order, decide whether the rider can leave, and update the customer. And if anything goes wrong, someone has to trace the transaction later. That is why online payment processing has become more than a website checkout issue. For many African e-commerce and social-commerce businesses, it sits at the center of customer trust, delivery,…