Mobile money is more than just a convenience in Ghana; it’s a lifeline that has reshaped how millions handle their daily transactions. With over 40% of the population relying on mobile money services, it has become a trusted tool for…
TikTok, the popular social media app, is at risk of facing a U.S. ban unless its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, sells its U.S. operations by January 19. A federal court recently upheld the law requiring the sale or ban, citing…
Tearing down barriers between the digital wallet in your pocket and the future of finance, Coinbase is shaking things up by weaving Apple Pay into its Onramp platform. This collaboration enables seamless fiat-to-crypto conversions, making it easier for users of…
Bluesky Social, the decentralized social media platform positioning itself as a potential successor to X (formerly Twitter), is taking a hardline stance on parody accounts and impersonators. The platform is experiencing a surge in users, many of whom are disillusioned…
Australia has made global headlines by passing the world-first social media ban, prohibiting children under the age of 16 from holding social media accounts. The legislation, approved by the Senate with a 34–19 vote, is the first of its kind…
Morocco is opening the door to the digital future with plans to legalize cryptocurrencies. After banning crypto transactions in 2017, the country’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib, has drafted a law aimed at regulating crypto assets, signaling a major policy shift.…
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced the closure of its NFT marketplace, which launched just over a year ago. The platform, which initially gained attention for offering over 250 NFT collections and fee-free transactions, will cease all trading activities as…
Chad has officially joined the growing list of African countries benefiting from Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, following its recent launch in the central African nation. Musk announced the expansion on X (formerly Twitter), celebrating Starlink’s continued efforts to…
Zimbabwe’s government has rolled out a regulation mandating that WhatsApp group administrators register and pay for licenses. The directive, introduced by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulation Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), requires WhatsApp group admins to secure a license, with fees…
With over 2 billion active users globally, WhatsApp has become much more than just a messaging app; it’s now a powerful tool for businesses. For small businesses, solopreneurs, or those looking to launch a store without an extensive website, WhatsApp…