Author: Elan
Key points:Bitcoin has reached a crucial support, as a break below the $79,000 level may deepen the pullback.Several major altcoins are facing selling pressure, indicating that the bears remain in the game. Bitcoin (BTC) extended its pullback on Wednesday and slipped below the $80,000 level. However, analysts remain optimistic about BTC’s prospects in the near term. Analyst CRG said in a post on X that BTC did not break above the Ichimoku cloud even once during the previous bear market, and when it did, a new bull market started. Interestingly, BTC has risen comfortably above the Ichimoku cloud, weakening the comparison…
TechCabal is announcing Grey, the US-based global cross-border payments company serving nearly three million users across 70 countries, as the headline sponsor of Moonshot 2026, for the conference’s return on October 28 and 29, 2026, at the National Theatre, Lagos, Nigeria. Grey’s headline partnership marks a new chapter for Moonshot, with the Y Combinator-backed fintech taking the top sponsorship slot for the first time as the conference enters its fourth edition. The partnership comes as Grey expands its cross-border capabilities with regulatory approval in Canada and the launch of Canadian dollar payouts, and deepens its push into B2B payments, placing…
As you can tell from my author bio, I’ve been a PC owner for around 15 years and have owned several builds. However, I’ve always stayed on the Windows platform, and switching to Linux has never crossed my mind until now. Linux is amazing — you get better gaming performance, less bloat, and better system responsiveness than Windows, and the recent surge in popularity is tempting me to make the shift. Unfortunately, I may not be able to do so because even with all this progress, Linux still lacks some essential features available on Windows that are non-negotiable to me.…
As corporate giants step back, Bpifrance’s Africa director says a surge of specialised SMEs and local partnerships is redefining French commerce on the continent.
Listen to this article Tokyo is redefining its engagement with Africa, transitioning from traditional aid-based approaches to strategic venture capital (VC) investments focused on long-term partnerships, innovation and capacity building. Several Japanese private companies are making Japan’s presence felt in Africa’s VC landscape, particularly in high-growth sectors such as fintech, climate tech and mobility. Growing demand for innovative, technology-driven solutions in Africa has drawn increasing interest from international investors. VC funding in Africa rose from over US$2 billion in 2019 to a peak of US$5.2 billion in 2022. Though investment declined to around US$3.6 billion in 2023, the continent’s start-up…
Youssef Elgonaid Interview with Youssef ElgonaidCO-FOUNDER and CEO, AFRICAN RAIL COMPANY For decades, South Africa’s freight rail network has been tightly controlled by the state. Youssef Elgonaid, CEO of African Rail Company (ARC), describes the recent move to grant private operators wider access to the system as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity”. Founded in 2013, ARC recently secured conditional approval to run its trains on national lines, building on its existing operations in neighbouring countries. How we made it in Africa editor-in-chief Jaco Maritz spoke to Elgonaid about his journey of building a private rail business on the continent. Topics discussed during…
Angola to host Africa’s Sovereign Wealth Summit as the continent mobilises its own capital for structural transformation – African Business Angola to host Africa’s Sovereign Wealth Summit as the continent mobilises its own capital for structural transformation – African Business
France’s largest telecommunications company, Orange, plans to double the number of solar-powered base stations it operates throughout Africa. Rising energy costs due to the ongoing conflict in Iran are making renewable power an increasingly practical and financially attractive option for telecom infrastructure on the continent. The company says this move is motivated by the growing attractiveness of renewable energy investments, partly due to the war in Iran. Orange SA is transitioning to solar power in 11 countries across Africa and the Middle East. They have already installed clean energy systems in 15,000 locations, which accounts for 30% of their total…
The global cryptocurrency sector is quietly undergoing a profound shift in its security paradigm. In 2025, digital asset fraud sprang to an alarming $17 billion, a 30% year-on-year surge that underscores a structural crisis in retail investor safety. Yet, behind this staggering figure lies a more complex narrative of technological warfare. According to a new report by Binance, the exchange’s artificial intelligence-driven security systems successfully intercepted $10.53 billion in potential user losses between January 2025 and the first quarter of 2026. While the sheer volume of intercepted capital stands out, the underlying mechanics reveal a terrifying reality: the barrier to…
The Toyota Corolla Cross has quietly become one of the brand’s bigger success stories, with sales jumping from 56,666 units in 2022 to nearly 100,000 in 2024. Oddly enough, most buyers are still skipping the hybrid model, even though it improves on the standard SUV in almost every meaningful way. The Corolla Cross Hybrid gets better fuel economy, more horsepower, and standard all-wheel drive without turning ownership into a science project. It’s still a simple, easy-to-live-with Toyota SUV—just one that happens to save you more money at the pump. That’s what makes it such an underrated pick right now. While…