India resurrects data privacy bill following abrupt pullback last year
Ashwini Vaishnaw, the IT minister of India, resubmitted an updated data privacy bill in lower house of the Indian parliament on Thursday, months after introducing its last draft and the abrupt withdrawal of a previous proposal last year following pushback from tech giants, even as many members protested the new
Read moreBankly Launches Microfinance Bank
Nigeria| Bankly, a popular Fintech company specializing in payment processing, has announced the launch of Bankly Microfinance Bank, marking a significant milestone in their journey to provide accessible financial solutions in Nigeria. The launch event held in Lagos showcased the newly introduced Group Savings features on the Bankly App. Bankly’s
Read moreWaymo is bringing its robotaxi service to Austin
Waymo plans to launch a robotaxi service in Austin — putting the company once again in direct competition with rival Cruise. Austin will be the company’s fourth commercial market following Phoenix, San Francisco and Los Angeles. The company will kick off the initial phase of its operations in the city
Read moreNavigating the Digital Landscape: Empowering Females Online
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives. It offers access to a wealth of knowledge, connects us with friends worldwide, and provides a platform for creativity and self-expression. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that the digital world can also reinforce
Read moreXiaomi removes its Mi Music app from the Play Store
Xiaomi has silently pulled its music player and streaming app Mi Music from the Play Store in India, continuing its shutdown of various services in the country where it is under regulatory pressure. The China-based phone maker launched the Mi Music app in partnership with the Indian entertainment company Hungama
Read moreAddressing the finance gap: How FinTech’s will empower SME success
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are undeniably a driving force behind economic growth, innovation, and job creation, particularly in developing markets. Across the globe, the formal SME sector alone accounts for over 50% of employment opportunities, and these figures soar even higher in Africa, with 60% in South Africa and
Read moreAFP sues Musk’s X for refusing to enter news reuse payment talks
Elon Musk-owned X, formerly Twitter, is facing legal action brought under copyright law in France. The Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency has announced it’s suing the social media platform over what it calls a “clear refusal” to enter into discussions with it about remuneration for the sharing of its news
Read moreHashtag Trending Aug.3- Brain drain moves north to Canada; North American banks leading in AI; Cult of the Dead Cow hackers develop tools to enable more user privacy
The brain drain moves north to Canada. North American banks are leading in AI and the hackers at Cult of the Dead Cow develop some new tools to enable more user privacy. These are the top tech news stories on today’s Hashtag Trending. I’m your host Jim Love, CIO
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Read moreEmtech to advance its regtech and CBDC stack solutions with $4M led by Matrix Partners India
Emtech, an African provider of central banking infrastructure, introduced its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Innovation kit last month. The kit caters to fintechs and financial service providers interested in experimenting with solutions and business models based on digital currencies pioneered by central banks. The New York-based business is today
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