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XRP’s technical and onchain signals hint at a bullish breakout, with bulls eyeing a significant rally toward $2.80 by the month’s end.XRP’s (XRP) price may reach $2.80 by month’s end, according to several bullish technical setups on multiple time frames.Key takeaways:XRP technical chart setups converge on the $2.80 target.Spot taker CVD remains positive, suggesting confidence among buyers.XRP falling wedge breakout targets $2.70The XRP/USD pair broke out of a falling wedge pattern on Jan. 1, as shown on the two-day chart below.Related: XRP reclaims $2 as fund inflows diverge from broader crypto outflowsIn technical analysis, a falling wedge is a classic…
Vibe coding, an AI-powered model where software developers—or anyone—use natural language prompts instead of writing code, is no longer a Silicon Valley meme. By late 2025, it had become one of the fastest ways to build software, slashing costs and accelerating development. Coined by ex-OpenAI researcher Andrej Karpathy in February 2025, the term describes a high-level approach where AI generates entire applications from simple prompts. It slashed early startup burn rates by as much as 85–95%, enabled weekend-built Micro-SaaS tools to reach paying customers within days, and made the idea of the $1 million solo founder feel attainable rather than mythical. Across…
Adamya Sharma / Android AuthorityGoogle began the QPR3 beta program in December with the release of QPR3 Beta 1, and with QPR3 Beta 2, Google has squashed a ton of bugs to make this next Android update more stable and usable.Interested in downloading Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 on your Pixel? Whether you’ve been using Beta 1 or are downloading QPR3 for the first time, here’s what you need to know. How to download Android 16 QPR3 Beta 2 if you already have Beta 1 If you’re currently using Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1, updating to Beta 2 is as simple as…
Mawuli Ababio, PCP Capital Partner’s managing partner PCM Capital Partners (PCP) has announced a full exit from First Atlantic Bank (FAB), via an IPO on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE). This transaction brings PCP’s portfolio exits to four (as well as one partial exit), further reinforcing PCP’s track record of realising liquidity events out of its maiden fund the West Africa Emerging Markets Growth Fund (WAEMGF). The Mauritius-domiciled fund invested in seven portfolio companies in sectors such as agribusiness, pharmaceuticals, leasing, logistics, hospitality and downstream oil and gas. The Fund’s investment in the bank was via AA Global Investments (AAGIL),…
The rebranding signals a sharper focus on the African continent for this exclusive angel investor networkSINGAPORE, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XA Africa, the exclusive operator-led investment network founded by global technology veterans, today announced its official launch as A54. The rebrand marks a significant milestone in the network’s evolution, reflecting its deepened commitment to the 54 nations of the African continent and its growing impact as a primary bridge between global expertise and local innovation. Just over one year since its public launch as XA Africa in Q4 2024, the…
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is deepening its partnership with the United States in building a reliable digital ecosystem. This is part of Nigeria’s effort to extend international collaboration on data governance. This was disclosed on Tuesday by the NITDA Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, while delivering an address at the Nigeria Data Privacy Capacity Building Workshop organised by the United States Department of State, in collaboration with the Nigerian Mission in Abuja. In a statement seen by Technext, Inuwa said the synergy will focus on strengthening Nigeria’s technical areas, including data privacy, artificial intelligence, capacity building and…
Bitcoin has continued its upward trend in 2026, rising above the $96,000 mark for the first time since November. That move came as spot market demand intensified, drawing fresh interest from investors and traders alike. In the last 24 hours alone, BTC has appreciated more than 4.5 per cent, underlining renewed bullish momentum in what has been a tentative start to the year. This resurgence has once again stoked debate over when, not if, Bitcoin will breach the widely watched $100,000 threshold. This rally looks different from some earlier runs. Buying has been concentrated in spot markets rather than driven…
A new Windows 11 preview build indicates that Microsoft may soon expand Copilot’s presence inside File Explorer. Testers have spotted a hidden button in recent Insider builds that appears to be linked to Copilot functionality. The button was first noticed by a Windows Insider tester and is currently not visible or usable by default. While inactive, its placement suggests tighter Copilot integration directly within File Explorer rather than routing interactions through the standalone Copilot app. If enabled in future builds, the button could allow users to ask Copilot to locate specific files, identify document types, or navigate large folders using…