Nigerian fintechs crack down on crypto, users face account blocks

As a researcher with experience in the Nigerian fintech industry, I find the recent developments surrounding cryptocurrency regulations and the warning from Moniepoint, PalmPay, and Paga to their customers against engaging in crypto transactions to be a complex issue. As a crypto investor, I’ve received notices from some Nigerian fintech platforms advising me against integrating … Read more

UK gov’t calls for action on AI copyright, market competition

As a researcher with a background in technology policy and intellectual property law, I find the recent exchange between the House of Lords and the U.K. government on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation particularly intriguing. The parliamentary report’s criticism of the narrow focus on high-stakes AI safety and the need for updated copyright legislation resonates with … Read more

ZKasino scam suspect arrested, $12.2M seized by Dutch authorities

As a researcher with a background in financial crimes and cryptocurrencies, I find this latest development in the ZKasino fraud case particularly intriguing. The arrest of a 26-year-old suspect by Dutch authorities on April 29 is a significant step forward in bringing those responsible for the scam to justice. As a crypto investor, I’ve heard … Read more

How WIF’s price outperformed Bitcoin on this important front

WIF’s market structure remained bullish despite the current market dump Despite BTC’s bearish market structure, it held its value better than WIF  As a seasoned crypto investor with a keen interest in technical analysis, I have closely monitored the recent market downturn and how different assets have fared during this period. While Bitcoin (BTC) experienced … Read more

The rise of the Chinese AI unicorns doing battle with OpenAI

As an analyst with a background in technology and experience in following the developments of artificial intelligence startups, I find the recent surge of Chinese AI unicorns to be an exciting development in the industry. With four companies, Zhipu AI, Moonshot AI, MiniMax, and 01.ai, each surpassing $1 billion in valuation, the competition in this … Read more