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Make CryptoSlate preferred on Morgan Stanley launched its spot Bitcoin ETF on Apr. 8 on NYSE Arca, calling MSBT the first cryptocurrency ETP from a US bank-affiliated asset manager and pricing its sponsor fee at 0.14%, the lowest Bitcoin ETP sponsor fee.By Apr. 16, Farside Investors’ data showed cumulative net inflows of $116 million across seven trading sessions.Against Morgan Stanley Investment Management’s $1.9 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2025, that figure represents roughly 0.006% of the platform. At the 0.14% fee rate, it would generate only about $162,400 in annual gross revenue if assets were held…
If you ask Nelson Olanipekun how he built Citizens’ Gavel, the non-profit platform that uses AI to help people navigate Nigeria’s justice system, he would start with the story of an elderly woman whose case mirrored something much closer to home. In 2017, he was working as a lawyer in a private firm, whose major clients were banks, when the case landed on his desk. The retired woman had taken an unnamed bank to court after it refused to pay out her savings, plus interest. Nelson’s job was to defend the bank. As the case proceeded, it began to look…
Zoom has announced a partnership with Tools for Humanity to bring World ID Deep Face into Zoom Meetings. The goal is to enable real-time verification that participants are human rather than AI-generated. The integration is mainly targeted at enterprises and regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, and executive communications. During the process, no personal data is shared with Zoom or other meeting participants.The announcement references a Deloitte estimate that AI-enabled fraud losses in the United States could rise from $12.3 billion in 2023 to $40 billion by 2027, providing context for the partnership.How World ID Deep Face Verification Works…
On our terms From Zimbabwe to Kenya, leaders are rejecting ‘America First’ agreements that trade medical aid for 25-year data access and critical minerals. Wilfred Manatsa, 58, a Zimbabwean mining engineer whose prostrate cancer is in remission, looks through some of his medical records at his home in Whitecliffe, Harare, in 2024. © Jekesai NJIKIZANA/AFP) Published on April 09, 2026 at 16:30 pm (GMT +1) The US has continually accessed Africa’s health data through funded programmes, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), with little resistance from leaders. But Africans now demand control and reciprocity in an information…
NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Former Sierra Leone Ambassador Sidique Wai to Lead Strategic Initiative Connecting African Governments, Diaspora Leaders, and U.S. Institutions at Critical Inflection Point for U.S.-Africa Relations Gotham Government Relations, a leading New York-based government affairs and strategic advocacy firm, today announced the launch of the Gotham Africa Practice, a comprehensive platform designed to serve African governments, diaspora communities, and institutional stakeholders seeking effective engagement with Washington, New York, and U.S. policy institutions. The Gotham Africa Practice is the first Africa focused initiative by any major lobbying and government relations firm…
Africa has become one of the most dynamic startup ecosystems in the world. Over the past decade, the continent has produced a growing number of unicorn companies—private startups valued at over $1 billion. These companies are transforming industries such as fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and digital infrastructure. In 2026, African unicorns are attracting increasing attention from global investors, venture capital firms, and multinational corporations. Copyright © 2026 AfricaBusiness.com – All materials can be used freely, indicating the origin AfricaBusiness.com Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info).
From aid to investment: Africa redraws the terms of partnership with Europe – African Business From aid to investment: Africa redraws the terms of partnership with Europe – African Business
Poland’s parliament has once again failed to overturn a presidential veto blocking a key crypto regulation bill, extending the political standoff over how the country should oversee digital assets.In a vote held Friday, lawmakers fell short of the 263 votes required to override the veto issued by President Karol Nawrocki, local outlet TVP World reported. A total of 243 MPs voted against the veto, while 191 supported it, per the report. The bill, backed by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, aims to align Poland with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), introduced in 2024 to govern the issuance and…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has dismissed claims that it is responsible for the sudden shutdown of airtime and data borrowing services nationwide. According to a statement issued by the commission on Friday, signed by the Director of Corporate Affairs, Onadaje Inagwu, it described the viral claims on social media as “incorrect”, noting that no directive was issued to stop operators from providing XtraTime services to customers. “The Commission has not prohibited airtime borrowing or data advance services, and no directive was issued preventing consumers from accessing lawful telecom value-added services,” part of the statement reads. EVC,…
When it comes to replacing Microsoft Office on any device, there are plenty of fantastic open-source alternatives that can do the same job for no cost. But if I had to recommend one to anyone, I would tend to recommend LibreOffice. It’s very polished and feels very similar to Microsoft Office, especially if you turn on the Ribbon-styled UI. But the recent LibreOffice 26.2 update added something I didn’t realize I needed until I started using it: Markdown support. If you’ve ever used Markdown in the past, you’ll know exactly why this is such a great feature. If you’ve ever…