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NFTs, Blockchain JPEGs: the big question is are they worth investing in?
In October, Winkelmann sold his first series of NFTs, with a pair going for $66,666.66 each. In December, he sold a series of works for $3.5 million total...
Nigeria’s Startup Bill has passed second reading at the Senate
*Startup bill seeking to establish a regulatory framework for startups in Nigeria has passed second reading | *The ICT and Cyber Security Committee is expected to report back in four weeks.
Pantami receives, inaugurates new NCC board member, Bindawa
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has formally inaugurated Prof. Mansur Bindawa,…
Cyberattack: Over $600m lost in a Ronin Network hack
•Axie’s Ronin Network has lost over $600M in what is branded as the biggest hack ever
•Ronin Network posted a notice 6 days after the attack and have temporarily paused the Ronin Bridge to ensure no further attacks
• AXS, SLP and RON all tanked following the news but it is unlikely that there will be a major market crash
CredPal secures $15m debt equity funding, to expand into Ghana, Kenya
*CredPal has announced a $15 million debt financing | *CredPal, is a fintech platform that provides Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) online payment option | *The new investment is a combination of equity and debt round to support its expansion into other African markets
Multi-region iOS OctaFX Trading App premiere expands to Nigeria
After introducing its first three launches in Malaysia, India, and Indonesia, the global Forex broker OctaFX now makes…
The Bull Run in the crypto market is back, here are 3 driving factors
•Bitcoin is up 35% since the start of the Russian-Ukraine war
•Other Major coins are in profits too
•The rally is attributed to Terra’s purchase of BTC, EU’s MiCA bill and Eth FOMO
Earn as you Learn: The Bulb Africa calls for application for Tech Fellowship Programme
Leading tech talent accelerator and tech hub, The Bulb Africa has announced that it is set to train…
All you need to know about the ALAT Hackaholics
ALAT by Wema has announced its Hackathon programme tagged #Hackaholics 3.0 – Building the Future and is receiving hundreds of…
Ethereum’s co-founder reveals Zambia’s plans to be Africa’s Tech Hub
*Vitalik Buterin says he is impressed by everyone's willingness to go big | *Zambia's Hichilema hopes to draw attention from copper and reduce unemployment
