Binance to halt naira services amid ongoing regulatory probe in Nigeria
Binance will discontinue its naira (NGN) services in response to heightened regulatory scrutiny in Nigeria, it said in a blog post today. The cryptocurrency exchange will begin delisting any existing NGN spot trading pairs by Thursday, March 7. It advised users to withdraw, trade, or convert their NGN assets into
Read moreCompetition in AI video generation heats up as Deepmind alums unveil Haiper
AI-powered video generation is a hot market on the back of OpenAI’s releasing Sora model last month. Two Deepmind alums Yishu Miao and Ziyu Wang have publicly released their video generation tool Haiper with its own AI model underneath. Miao, who was previously working at TikTok in the Global Trust
Read moreSOLO’s new credit bureau concept helps lenders ditch third-party data
Georgina Merhom developed the concept for SOLO after helping freelancers in Egypt who didn't have bank accounts. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreNormal subgroups are subtle
The definition of a subgroup is obvious, but the definition of a normal subgroup is subtle. Widgets and subwidgets The general pattern of widgets and subwidgets is that a widget is a set with some kind of structure, and a subwidget is a subset that has the same structure. This
Read moreAPO Group Appoints New Chief Operating Officer (COO)
APO Group, the premier Pan-African communications consultancy and press release distribution service, is excited to announce the appointment of Bas Wijne as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In his new position, Bas will drive the company’s growth strategy. He will focus on optimizing operational processes, integrating new technical innovations, and improving
Read more#2024Elections: Addressing AI-Enabled Cyberthreats
The forthcoming elections bring attention to the potential risks of artificial intelligence (AI), a technology that offers immense benefits but also presents significant challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) presents several potential dangers to the integrity of the 2024 elections. These include launching cyberattacks and hacking campaigns, manipulating social media in the
Read moreNew report confirms Europe’s tech investment doldrums, but there are signs of life
Europe is suffering from a big hangover after the tech investment party of the 2020-2021 period. That said, compared to pre-pandemic levels, VC investment in European startups is up, historically speaking, and reached $60 billion, according to a new report. However, the anomaly of the surge in investment over the
Read moreHashtag Trending Mar.5- Apple Music fined for market dominance; LockBit back from the dead; OpenAI kills ChatGPT plugins
Apple Music gives a whole new meaning to the phrase the hits just keep on coming. It’s not the opposing candidates, it’s public AI systems that are spreading election disinformation, and LockBit, the cybercriminal gang may be back from the dead and saying so long to the ChatGPT plugins, which
Read moreEnhancing Managed Networks with AI and Automation: A Proactive Approach
In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, NTT Data, Inc. distinguishes itself by employing AI and automation to improve network efficiency and security for organizations worldwide. Utilizing their innovative SPEKTRA platform, which harnesses advanced AI and machine learning technologies, NTT Data is leading a transformation in network operations. Their autonomous solutions
Read moreRemotePass, which helps companies onboard, manage, pay and retain remote workers, raises $5.5M
As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent, organizations globally are adapting, especially regarding onboarding procedures for new employees and navigating cross-border payment complexities. This new age of work has led to a surge in demand for startups that provide human resources (HR), payroll and compliance tools to help businesses hire remotely. RemotePass,
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