How a frugal approach helped land Lula more runway amid a market downturn
It was an eventful week in fintech startup land, and we did our best to capture the highlights. We covered some raises, new product lines, at least one M&A deal and more. Oh, and if you want to receive this in your inbox in the future, sign up here. Lula
Read moreThe cage match is back: Musk says Zuck fight will ‘be live-streamed on X’
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Elon Musk and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s cage match will be livestreamed on Musk’s Twitter, currently rebranding as X, according to a tweet from Musk posted early this morning. Musk says the proceeds will go to charity for veterans. Twitter CEO
Read moreSafaricom and Uber Collaborate to Introduce M-PESA Payments and Disbursements
Kenya| Uber and Safaricom have announced a groundbreaking partnership today, introducing a seamless payment option for riders across Kenya via M-PESA. This collaboration builds upon the successful integration with Uber Eats, which allowed consumers to utilize M-PESA for delivery payments and enabled delivery personnel to receive earnings through the same
Read moreWill the Law Commission’s digital assets final report make the UK a DeFi jurisdiction of choice?
Dr. Adam Sanitt Contributor Dr. Adam Sanitt is a knowledge director specializing in financial disputes, technology and innovation at global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright. More posts by this contributor Law Commission proposes revolutionary rules for ownership of crypto tokens and NFTs Laws and regulations for digital assets tend to
Read moreNavigating the Path to Gender Equality in Cybersecurity
In the ever-expanding realm of cybersecurity, two formidable challenges cast a shadow: an alarming scarcity of skilled professionals and a lingering gender imbalance. The 2022 (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Study recently unveiled a staggering shortage of 3.4 million proficient experts within the industry. Adding to the complexity is the fact that
Read moreGame Introduces South Africa’s First Local UGC Merchandise on Roblox
Following its pioneering entry into the Roblox space in 2022, Game is set to unveil Season 2 of ‘The Game Game’ on August 4, 2023. This launch marks another significant milestone for South Africa – the introduction of locally-inspired and designed user-generated content (UGC) in the virtual realm. By collaborating
Read moreThe Best Free Online Image Editors
We delve into the top free online photo editors and explore their features to help you discover the solution for your design needs. Continue reading The Best Free Online Image Editors on SitePoint.
Read moreElon Musk’s ‘fund your legal bill’ tweet is a brand new level of bullshit
Illustration by Kristen Radtke / The Verge; Getty Images Yes, I know he doesn’t care about hypocrisy — he’s just in it for the attention, and I guess I’m giving it to him! But I think it’s worth pointing out that this tweet is a brand-new level of BS. If
Read moreGoogle Unveils Enhanced Privacy Tools for Online Safety and Control
Google has taken a significant stride towards enhancing the safety of its platform for searching, reaffirming the organization’s steadfast commitment to providing people with transparency and authority over their web experiences. Google introduces some significant enhancements to Google Search, designed to empower you with greater control over your personal information,
Read more4 ways generative AI makes founders more interesting to journalists
Craig Corbett Contributor Share on Twitter Craig Corbett is a partner at Publicize, a PR agency helping tech leaders and investors push their brands to the front and center of a rapidly evolving media landscape. The advent of generative AI will lead to a tectonic shift in how startups do
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